1. Keourm Kanha
A Mighty Girl from Battambang,
Cambodia

2. With billions of fans around the world,
football is the planet’s most popular
sport…

3. … it creates global sports
icons.

4. … and it can be used to
tackle social issues
Environment
HIV/Aids prevention
Intercultural understanding

5. But what only few people in
Cambodia know:
Women are football champions, too!

6. SALT Academy forms champions on
and off the pitch
Community
ownership
Football
festivals
SALT Youth Young leader
League training
Life skills
sessions

7. Our focus on women:
The Mighty Girls
Pioneers in Cambodian women’s football
Girls between 13 and 18
Safe dormitory in Battambang

8. Since 2010, Kanha is part of the
Mighty Girls team.
Youth
High level Leadership
education
Healthy
Safety net
meals Professional against human
football trafficking
training

9. They are role models to other girls
in Cambodia.
Coaching Teaching life skills
Refereeing International tournaments

10. The Mighty Girls Team are
Cambodian National Champions 2012!
…with Kanha as the youngest player in the tournament.

11. All Mighty Girls improve their school
scores after joining the programme.
…Kanha is now first in her class.

12. 90% of Cambodia’s women’s national
team is made up of Mighty Girls.
…Kanha is the key defender and vice captain of the team!

13. The Mighty Girls pass on their skills
to the next generation as mentors.
…Kanha is one of the youngest female coaches.

14. Football helps girls to grow confidence
and become leaders.

15. Let the boys watch…
We play!!

16. SALT Academy forms strong
girls for a brighter future.
Kanha is one of them!