THE KAREN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

Youth Academy + ID Camps

Providing a professional training experience and pathways to college and beyond for the athletes in the Karen community and ethnic communities from Burma.

The Karen FA

Welcome to the Karen Football Association (KFA). The goal for our organization is to provide pathways for our players to college and professional environments, both on and off the field, using a holistic approach to development that emphasizes technical, cognitive, and social growth.

"KFA means so much to me. I never thought that I would be able to play in the US National Youth Futsal Tournament. I am honored to represent my community and showcase the many incredible athletes we have."

E. Wah

THE KAREN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

Youth Academy

Providing an environment that offers development and opportunity for young athletes in the Karen community born between 2018-2015.

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THE KAREN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

College + Professional ID Camps

Providing a clear pathway for athletes in the Karen community to access college or be placed in a professional playing environment.

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Beyond the Pitch

Our goals reach far beyond the pitch. Our mission is to unite the community’s passion for soccer with the importance of gender equity, while giving opportunities to young women and men that sit outside the mainstream youth sports, and academic systems. Learn more about the Karen community, their history and culture below.

BEYOND THE PITCH

Culture + History

The Karen people began to inhabit what eventually became Burma about two thousand years ago. They traveled from Tibet and China and settled largely in the hills bordering the eastern mountainous region of Burma.

The Karen people began to inhabit what eventually became Burma about two thousand years ago.

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BEYOND THE PITCH

Career Development

The Karen Football Association is always looking for opportunities to inspire and mentor the youth and young adults we work with. We are excited to announce the digital marketing department of the Karen FA, KFA Digital.

We have created KFA Digital to provide opportunities to people interested in business, technology, marketing, design and entrepreneurship.

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BEYOND THE PITCH

Gender Equity

As an organization, we know that it is our responsibility to be an influential role model for other teams, businesses, and organizations; teaching society, that women and men will always be on an equal on and off the field.

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As Seen In

Thank you for the continued support from all of the media locally and around the world, sharing the stories of the Karen community and KFA. Read the articles below to learn more about the impact we are making.

Supporters

Thank you to all of the individuals, companies, and organizations supporting the Karen community.

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The Karen Football Association is a registered 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization based in the state of Minnesota in the United States of America.
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