The soccer World Cup in Russia has finished but play continues for young men and women in Jakarta, Indonesia, where SEEDS partner Yayasan Pendar Pagi (YPP) has established a sports and leadership program. More than 40 young people from Kalianyar, West Jakarta, attend weekly training sessions coached by community volunteer Nurmansyah and former professional player Emeka.
In addition to providing opportunities for exercise and fun, the program aims to foster positive values and develop young people as leaders through sport. Players develop leadership and team-work skills through training and competition and are encouraged to apply these to contribute to their local community.
YPP worker Mario played a key role in forming this group, encouraging it to develop sustainably by creating opportunities for local leaders to receive high-quality training and become qualified football coaches. The group now runs independently with only occasional support from YPP. Participants pay for pitch hire and other activities and have even started a Ladies Futsal team so that young women can benefit too.
SEEDS is proud to partner with YPP Jakarta and with these young men and women. Together, we are taking small steps towards our shared vision of a healthy, flourishing future for South East Asia.