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opportunity

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To advance women’s equality in sport from grassroots to elite levels – including the quality of play, opportunities to progress, and their acceptance and value as athletes.

To tangibly support existing organisations that enable girls and women to benefit from sports development programmes, with local and international organisations – ensuring sustainability.

To amplify the work of existing organisations and our partners through EPF’s global network and integrated media-communications platform. 

 

 
 

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The #JordanQuest is over, but its legacy lives on through our players, support crew, the children we worked with, the communities whom embraced us, the guides who looked after us, our partners and sponsors and the lives we touched worldwide. Hear some of the stories here. “It was a privilege being part of Equal Playing Field. For me, the resilience on show was the most striking and inspiring part... aside, of course, from the wonder-goal I scored in the boys versus girls game at Wadi Rum! 50 percent of the population really shouldn't have to fight this hard for the basic right of equality, but watching them do so, and inspiring young Jordanian girls in the process, was heart-warming. The tireless fight for opportunity and respect in football will inevitably soon lead to equality. As a filmmaker, it was a true pleasure being able to highlight so many wonderful (and at times sad) stories, which will hopefully help create exposure to speed up the process. Did you know... Pakistan captain Hajra Khan gets $3 per game; India player Shivani Toppo was told to clean airport floors before being allowed to fly to matches; Mechelen striker Ashley Hall is forced to take a pay cut because the men's team got relegated; and the reason the Jordanian national team have so many strong goalkeepers is because almost every girl was forced to play between the sticks as a child since the boys wanted them out of the way. This is a familiar tale in the Middle East. Equal Playing Field is full of heroines, over 50 from six different continents. They each have a different personalities, backgrounds and stories, but their robustness and resilience unifies them and ultimately makes each unstoppable.” -Ben (beIN Sports Documentary Film Crew) from England Photo Credit: Dana Rösiger, Kim Smith & Kevin Blankenship #equalplayingfield #womenfootball #rolemodel #shero #endurance #jordan #womenempowrment
The #JordanQuest is over, but its legacy lives on through our players, support crew, the children we worked with, the communities whom embraced us, the guides who looked after us, our partners and sponsors and the lives we touched worldwide. Hear some of the stories here. “How Laura and Erin were able to bring people together from all across the planet to bring awareness of unfair gender bias in sport with such strength and respect is awe inspiring. I think it's positive and forward postured minds and ideas like this that will go the furthest towards changing the attitudes and mindsets of people globally in respect of equality, not just within sport, but as a whole. People like the women involved in Equal Playing Field will inspire a generation.” -Steve-o (Feature Documentary Film Crew) from England Photo Credit: Kevin Blankenship & Andrea Clavijo #equalplayingfield #womenfootball #rolemodel #shero #endurance #jordan #womenempowrment
The #JordanQuest is over, but its legacy lives on through our players, support crew, the children we worked with, the communities whom embraced us, the guides who looked after us, our partners and sponsors and the lives we touched worldwide. Hear some of the stories here. “Meeting the women that made EPF was like meeting real life heroes. By listening to their stories you soon realize that they are common women who one day decided to get out of their confort zone to make a big shout out for respect, equality, and opportunity in female sports. If I had to sum up the trip with one word, it would be EMPOWERING. Around them it feels like everything is possible.” -Andrea (Feature Documentary Film Crew) from Spain Photo Credit: Kevin Blankenship & Andrea Clavijo #equalplayingfield #womenfootball #rolemodel #shero #endurance #jordan #womenempowrment
The #JordanQuest is over, but its legacy lives on through our players, support crew, the children we worked with, the communities whom embraced us, the guides who looked after us, our partners and sponsors and the lives we touched worldwide. Hear some of the stories here. “The Jordan Quest was one of my best experiences as a person and as a professional. Status, gender or race were not part of this, we were only human beings at a point in the universe fighting for the same purpose; and the energy created around it is so great and magical that it gives you strength to overcome any obstacle, whatever it may be. Tears, smiles, companionship, children with a soul full with little, breathtaking landscapes - this state so pure of feeling will stay forever etched in my soul, thanks a lot EPF” -Luis (beIN Sports Documentary Camera Man/Drone Operating Wizard) from Portugal Photo Credit: Kevin Blankenship, Matthew Pendergast & Luis Costa #equalplayingfield #womenfootball #rolemodel #shero #endurance #jordan #womenempowrment
The #JordanQuest is over, but its legacy lives on through our players, support crew, the children we worked with, the communities whom embraced us, the guides who looked after us, our partners and sponsors and the lives we touched worldwide. Hear some of the stories here. “When you get the phone call that you will be filming for 3 weeks in Jordan, you think this will be a walk in the park compared to climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. With any difficulties you experience there is one goal we have though out EPF, to improve the quality of female football for younger & professional footballers though out the world. It is not a easy challenge, but with enough supporters & role models that get behind this project, the more we can make a change. The power of getting behind a good idea can really help change lives - every time I saw the players teaching the Girls from all over Jordan how to play football; what it means to be part of a team; to be proud of what you do - these are the some moments that I will hold dearest from this project. This wasn’t just a few quick football clinics; these will grow into monthly meetings, where training & development of grassroots football teams will form - this matters. You can’t film anything with out having an amazing team and the Jordanians were amazing: their guidance, food and music helped me & all of the EPF film crew. In Wadi Rum we filmed two interviews a car ride a way from the camp and the sun was going down. There was this amazing red / orange light from the sunset; you could look out towards the horizon & see so many variations of colour from the yellow sand to the red sky, that for me the world in that moment was very clear - I knew what we were doing would help many people in the region have an improved quality of life. For me, personally, I feel this has been a sense of completion of the “Start of EPF” & what it represents. Playing football at the Highest altitude & lowest altitude in less than a year was an incredible experience - I will never forget my desert/mountain sisters. Congratulations on another amazing achievement.” -Thomas (EPF Feature Documentary/Moon Walking Camera Man) from England #JordanQuest
The #JordanQuest is over, but its legacy lives on through our players, support crew, the children we worked with, the communities whom embraced us, the guides who looked after us, our partners and sponsors and the lives we touched worldwide. Hear some of the stories here. “To enjoy Jordan and to meet a group of inspiring women was such an amazing experience for me. Some of their stories are truly unbelievable and they’re all striving for the same thing which is fantastic to see and watch progress! We were able to really enjoy exactly what Jordan had to offer through our 4 day hikes with some stunning scenery, our trip to the ancient city of Petra and not to mention the people. In the middle of exploring Jordan, the camps really showed what the EPF group can do: create a lasting legacy by making positive social change through sport. Seeing the faces on the young girls when they were introduced to strong female role models and seeing them actually being able to be themselves was something really special! I’m sure those little girls will never forget their experience and EPF!” -Dave (Support Crew!) from Scotland Photo Credit: Dave Muckersie #equalplayingfield #womenfootball #rolemodel #shero #endurance #jordan #womenempowrment
The #JordanQuest is over, but its legacy lives on through our players, support crew, the children we worked with, the communities whom embraced us, the guides who looked after us, our partners and sponsors and the lives we touched worldwide. Hear some of the stories here. “They say when powerful women come together, magic happens - it was proven absolutely right and exactly how the Jordan Quest made me feel! Whenever I'd find myself doubting if I could go on, I'd remember how far I have come. I'd remember everything I have faced, all the battles I have won, and all the fears I have overcome. Then I'd raise my head high and forge on ahead, knowing that I GOT THIS and knowing there was the strongest commradery and that I would not be left behind. We'd trek for days and play exhibition matches and conduct football clinics. I had my lows, some unexpected injuries and depressive episodes as the course was exhausting. But one thing that gave me an all time high was working with children at the football clinics- it was the way they would light up after learning a new skill they thought they never could do and that was an ultimate win for me. The experiences, challenges and sisterhood at the Jordan quest has broaden my horizons in terms of knowledge, experience, compassion and growth, both on and off the field. It was an honour to be a part of Equal Playing Field and advocate for equality, opportunity and respect - values that truly matter to me!” -Hajra from Pakistan Photo Credit: Kevin Blankenship & Dana Rösiger #equalplayingfield #womenfootball #rolemodel #shero #endurance #jordan #womenempowrment
Liftoff! 🚀 EPF’s co-founder, Laura, JUST launched @idasports , which is on a mission to create the best women’s football boot! Yes, that’s right, no more men’s or kids boots! Ida created a high performance boot designed for a woman’s foot, made out of highly durable & form-fitting kangaroo leather 2 ensure that you have the best equipment each & every game. Made by women, for women. Join the movement. Purchase your own high performance boots and learn more about Ida’s crowdfunding campaign here ➡️ igg.me/at/idasports Photo Credit: Dana Rösiger #WavesOfChange #BecauseICan #WomenAthletes #Football #Boots #WomensFootball
Happy 72nd Independence Day, #Jordan! 🇯🇴 Two months ago, March 25th, we began our World Record breaking #JordanQuest. The Jordanian people embraced us into their country and forever left a mark in our hearts. We are grateful to the players who joined us, the support crew who propped us up, the local guides who watched over us, the Special Police Force who protected us, the 700 inspiring Jordanian girls we worked with, all the communities whom welcomed us and the partners and sponsors who backed our fight in promoting #genderequality through football. #independenceday2018 #equalplayingfield #visitjordan #womensfootball Photo Credit: @blankography
The #JordanQuest is over, but its legacy lives on through our players, support crew, the children we worked with, the communities whom embraced us, the guides who looked after us, our partners and sponsors and the lives we touched worldwide. Hear some of the stories here. “The true legacy of these two weeks can be found in the pitch (at the Dead Sea) that will now provide a safe space for children in Ghor to play, in the women who were part of the EPF squad who learnt from this experience and will now take that energy, passion and knowledge back to their countries and people, and in the almost 700 girls with whom we worked over the four coaching clinics who will continue to engage with this beautiful game and become the future leaders in sport all because of one experience they had with 40 women from across the world in just two hours. On a personal note, this experience was one that I will cherish forever...I have returned with a renewed focus on the power of the sport for development movement to contribute to the development of people and communities – the future truly lies here. Since the trip, the pace of movement in relation to women and girls’ empowerment through football is rapid and those who were a part of the Jordan Quest are playing a vital role in this.” -Rimla from England Photo Credit: Dana Rösiger, Rimla Akhtar & Laura Youngson #equalplayingfield #womenfootball #rolemodel #shero #jordan #girlempowerment #femaleempowerment
The #JordanQuest is over, but its legacy lives on through our players, support crew, the children we worked with, the communities whom embraced us, the guides who looked after us, our partners and sponsors and the lives we touched worldwide. Hear some of the stories here. “At an age of four, I fell in love with the beautiful game that has given me so much and defined who I am. This trip made me realise how many things we take for granted. To come to Jordan, to coach local girls and to be able to make an impact was an incredible experience. I've learned during the trip that a world record according to Guinness' definitions, needs to be breakable, and I guess that's also the reason for why we all wanted to participate in this project; we all believe in EPF and that we can change the norms that tell girls out there that playing football is nothing women do. There's no doubt that it will be a challenge to level the playing field and that it will take time. EPF has managed to get the snowball rolling and although we are approaching summer, it will only get bigger...” -Erika from Sweden Photo Credit: Kevin Blankenship & Dana Rösiger #equalplayingfield #womenfootball #rolemodel #shero #jordan #girlempowerment #femaleempowerment