KFA Youth Futsal

Support Our Youth Futsal Program

We are raising money to enter three youth futsal teams from the Karen community in the Minnesota Futsal League and provide space, uniforms, transportation, and a practice facility for our athletes to play.

MISSION

Our mission is to utilize futsal as a vehicle to create positive change for gender equity, and provide youth and young adults in underserved communities an opportunity to play organized sports. 

We provide playing opportunities for girls, boys, young women and men; helping shape their behaviors and actions to  support each other as athletes, and do away with society's gender stereotypes.

POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS

Positive environments create positive results.

Our core belief with youth sports is creating a positive environment that encourages young athletes to try new things, be creative, and deliver the message that 'it is okay to fail'. Our unique futsal and soccer sessions focus on having fun, learning from others, and developing self confidence. We have seen athletes thrive in this setting and are excited to expand our program.

THE KAREN COMMUNITY

The Karen people originated in Burma. Due to war and political unrest many were forced to leave their homes and flee across the border to refugee camps in neighboring Thailand. Life in the refugee camps is difficult and uncertain. Camps can reduce funding or simply shut down at will, leaving the refugees with very few options. Because of this, many in the community have resettled around the world, starting new lives for themselves. The largest Karen population in the United States resides in the Twin Cities.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

Please consider helping this group of athletes play in the Minnesota Futsal League and have a practice space this winter. It is important to provide these opportunities to athletes that do not typically have the chance to participate in these events. As we try to make a positive impact on future generations, your support truly helps our efforts. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the Karen Football Association.