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Most children in Nepal are the victims of poverty and don't have many opportunities to make something out of their lives. Most youth in Nepal face the following problems:
- The general standard of living is poor; a lot of children live below the poverty line.
- Child abuse and alcohol abuse rates have been high amongst the youth.
- Almost all children in Nepal region attend primary school but only few are selected for Secondary school.
- Poverty eradication and unemployed policies and strategies that involve the youth have been very limited.
- There is a lack of adequate sport and recreation programs for youth.
Although football is very popular in Nepal and there are many talented players there are no programmes or organizations that train and educate young talented players. Unfortunately, this capacity has not been well tapped in many places partly due to lack of financial and material support, voluntary leaders or sufficient coaching and administration.
Sport is far more than a luxury or a form of entertainment. Access to and participation in sport is a human right and essential for individuals of all ages to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Sport - from play and physical activity to organized competitive sport - has an important role in all societies. Sport is critical to a child's development. It teaches core values such as co-operation and respect. It improves health and reduces the likelihood of disease. It is a significant economic force providing employment and contributing to local development. And, it brings individuals and communities together, bridging cultural and ethnic divides. Sport offers a cost-effective tool to meet many development and peace challenges.
