SOUTH UNITED SPORTS FOUNDATION

The South United Sports Foundation (SUSF) is the community outreach arm of South United Football Club. Through sport, SUSF works to empower underprivileged children by creating access to structured training, education support, and long-term opportunities within the sports ecosystem.

Our programs use football as a tool for social development — helping children build confidence, discipline, and essential life skills, while guiding them away from negative influences such as crime, substance abuse, and social exclusion.

Sport is more than a game. It is a powerful and practical medium for education, empowerment, and positive change.

Our
Empowerment Pathway

SUSF delivers impact through a structured and sustainable model focused on long-term development:

Sporting Culture: Building a love for sport through a wide range of community programs
Skills Development: Enhancing physical, cognitive, and social skills through football
Employment & Sustainability: Creating pathways for coaching, sports management, and related careers
Empowerment: Developing confidence, leadership, teamwork, and communication

Kick For A Cause

Kick For A Cause is South United FC’s flagship community tournament that brings together underprivileged children from various NGOs to compete, grow, and shine through football. As part of SUFC’s Football For Change initiative, the event offers a platform for young players to showcase their talent, build confidence, and receive opportunities like scholarships and professional training — turning passion into potential.

Share Your Sweets - A Diwali Donation Drive

In the spirit of Diwali, South United FC and Anand Sweets launched “Share Your Sweets” — a donation drive spreading festive joy to the underprivileged through community contributions.

Goal for Good Cup

Football is more than just a sport—it’s a tool for change, as South United Football Club (SUFC) partnered with the Neonates Foundation of India to host the ‘Goal For Good Cup,’ a youth football tournament with purpose.

BPM High School Project

200 children trained annually
Teams include boys and girls across multiple age groups
Professional football training conducted on a turf facility within the school

This project acts as an incentive for children to stay in school, while also helping them build career aspirations through sport.

Dharavi Community Program

70 children trained over 7 years
Age group: 5 to 21 years
Participants come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds

A dedicated Foundation Team of 22 players has emerged from the Dharavi program, with several aspiring to pursue football professionally.

Training Philosophy & Curriculum

SUSF’s training curriculum is carefully designed to match the developmental needs of different age groups:

Ages 5–6: Focus on mobility, motor skills, confidence, and independence
Ages 7–12: Structured team play to develop coordination, cooperation, problem-solving, and creativity
Ages 13–18: Emphasis on leadership, communication, identity formation, gender equity, and social awareness
19+ Years: Leveraging teamwork and leadership skills to improve employability and access sustainable livelihoods

Across all programs, SUSF ensures a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment where children can learn, enjoy, and express themselves freely.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Regular skill assessments to track player development
Continuous feedback from coaches
Player of the Month recognition to reward effort, discipline, and performance

In Action

SUSF teams regularly participate in tournaments, friendlies, and exposure events, competing against established academies and clubs. These experiences build confidence, composure, and competitive maturity.

Highlights include:

Runners-up finishes in multiple youth tournaments
Friendly matches against professional academies such as La Liga Academy
Participation in events like the Adidas Tango League
Exposure opportunities with professional players and clubs

Despite often being younger than their opposition, SUSF teams consistently display resilience, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

In the News

SUSF’s work has been recognized by educators, community leaders, and the media for its positive social impact.

“The training is excellent. The children’s skills have improved a lot, and they really enjoy themselves.”
— Laxmi, Head Youth Supervisor, Acorn Foundation, Dharavi

“A first-of-its-kind community initiative aimed at training underprivileged children to become skilled footballers.”
— Asian Age