THE POWER
OF FOOTBALL.

Inspiring the next generation through football, education and health in Central Kalimantan.

children when we started in 2015

players in six training centers today

training centers

students reached in 40 local schools

ABOUT

At BFIF, we build confident players, strong teamwork, and lifelong discipline through football, education and health programs—and a shared passion for the game.

Since 2015, the Borneo Football International Foundation (BFIF) has been actively working in Central Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo, as a Sports for Development organization (S4D), achieving positive outcomes in the areas of Education, Health, Social Inclusion, Child Protection, and Empowerment.

Help change a child's life

Your support helps us provide football, education and health programs to children across Central Kalimantan.

OUR WORK

The minimum wage for people in Central Kalimantan is well under $230 a month. Parents find it hard just to send their children to school - let alone provide them with extracurricular activities. Our players can take part in not only a wide range of football activities but also health and educational programs.

FOOTBALL

We hold weekly training sessions and players test their skills in official tournaments. We also organize regular football clinics and Summer camps where we match off against players from around Indonesia and overseas. Our 'Happy Feet' program supports players from low income families with shoes, uniforms, socks and jerseys.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

Central Kalimantan has one of the highest stunting rates in Indonesia, and we found many of our young players were underweight and below average height. Although stunting cannot be reversed, nonetheless through sports, nutritional supplements and health assessment and education, the BFIA has initiated a program to support the good health of our players.

EDUCATION

In Central Kalimantan, nearly 1 in 3 children aged 7-15 drop out of school mainly due to economic pressures. We support our players with educational materials and school fee subsidies. Sponsorship is also provided for English and computer classes, vocational courses and conservation activities working together with our partners.

OUR TRAINING CENTERS

We run programs across six training centers in Central Kalimantan, with our main academy in Palangkaraya.

BFIA runs programs across six training centers in Central Kalimantan. Our main academy is in Palangkaraya, with additional centers bringing football, education and health to communities across the region.

Tumbang Kaman
Dahian Tunggal
Kasongan
Rungan Sari
Habaring Hurung
Palangkaraya (Main academy)

Map of Borneo showing BFIA training center locations: Tumbang Kaman, Dahian Tunggal, Kasongan, Rungan Sari, Habaring Hurung, Palangkaraya

GET INVOLVED

We are always looking for talented people from Indonesia and abroad to support, not only our football training but our education, health & nutrition programs, social media, and fundraising goals. We also welcome local and international groups to our innovative summer camps and football clinics.

WAYS TO DONATE

SUPPORTER

Every gift, no matter how large or small, can help our boys and girls reach their personal goals

COACH

A gift of USD 195 supports our Child Development Fund and one child's participation in all our programs. You can sponsor as many children as you like.

GOALKEEPER

We welcome individuals and organizations willing to join us and support our main programs. If you are interested in making a major gift towards this goal please contact us for more information. We are pleased to offer official recognition to individuals, companies and NGO's.