Welcome to CAFE!

We are the Centre for Access to Football in Europe.
'Total Football - Total Access'

CAFE is supported by the UEFA and is working closely with its 53 associations to improve access in European football stadia.

The CAFE Annual Report 2009/2010

'We would like to invite you to take a few minutes to read the CAFE Annual Report 2009/2010. The Annual Report gives an overview of our works and objectives and introduces to you our team. To read the CAFE Annual Report, please follow this link.

Western European Development Officer

CAFE continues to expand its work across Europe. We’re pleased to announce Keith Ferguson, in his new role as the Western European Development Officer. Some of you will know Keith already following a successful first year in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, supporting disabled fans in setting up their own groups and promoting improved access, Keith would now like to hear from fans in Belgium, France and the Netherlands who would like to get involved in creating positive change. To find out more about Keith’s new role, please follow this link.

UEFA.com accessible version now live

logo of UEFA we care The UEFA.com accessible website was launched on 11th January 2011.

'The aim of the accessible version of UEFA.com is to allow users with visual, hearing, motor or cognitive impairments easier navigation and consumption of content on the official website for European football. The site has been launched in seven languages – English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Russian – and offers the latest news and results across Europe, both domestically and in UEFA club competitions. UEFA.com is committed to continue working to make the product as asssessible as possible.' Sam Adams, UEFA Revise editor.

To read the full article, please follow this link.

CAFE took part in the all-Ukrainian forum for disabled youth in Kiev

Participants of all Ukraine forum for young disabled people. On 14-17th of December, CAFE’s partner, National Assembly of Disabled People in Ukraine – held a 4 day forum for disabled young people. Elena Karpukhina, CAFE’s Eastern European Development Officer, was invited to give a presentation about CAFE and its activities. It was a fantastic opportunity to speak in front of such an audience – more than 150 young, other active and enthusiastic disabled people. With their help CAFE hopes to expand its presence in the Ukraine and get more people involved in CAFE’s activities on voluntary basis. To read more, please follow this link.

Stadia Reports

To view some of the latest Stadia Reports from European Stadiums, please click on the relevant links below. If you are a travelling fan, or want to add a comment about your own club, please visit our Stadia Reports website and leave your comments on that club.

1. Allianz Arena ( F.C. Bayern - Germany)

2. Giuseppe Meazza (A.C. Milan - Italy)

3. Aviva Stadium (National Stadium - Ireland)

European Union ratifies UN Convention on disability rights

On Wednesday 5 January 2011 the European Union has ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). To read more, please follow this link

NEVER AGAIN is the winner of EFSA's 2010 Edition

EFSA (European Football Supporters Award) is the European project that awards a group of supporters or an association that shows a positive attitude in sport especially in football. This Award takes place every year. For the current year, (the 6th edition), EFSA’s Jury has selected the Polish association « NEVER AGAIN » which has had a amazing battle against racism and xenophobia for the past 15 years. Previous winners include the National Association of Disabled Supporters, in the UK. To read full article, please follow this link.

NEWS IN BRIEF

1. Jerusalem United. 160 Jewish and Arab children from neighbourhoods throughout Jerusalem took part in a unique football tournament called "Football for All" to mark the end of International Human Rights Week on December 18. The tournament was organized by Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem, one of three professional teams in Israel set up by fans, and supported and funded by New Israel Fund's Kick Racism Out of Israeli Football campaign.To read more about the tournament, please follow this link.

2. FSE-Job Advertisement-Stellenausschrei. Office Administrator (full-time) at Football Supporters Europe eV. Against the background of the skills required for this post, this job advertisement is published in German language only: Verwaltungsfachkraft (Vollzeit) bei Football Supporters Europe eV. Einsendeschluss für Bewerbungen: 25 Februar 2011. Ort: Hamburg, Deutschland. To read more about this job advertisement, please follow this link.

3. Football v Homophobia 2011 is upon us! Football v Homophobia is about uniting all communities, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, disability and background in opposing homophobia in the game, so contact other community football teams, such as teams from different ethnic backgrounds, teams that may have disabilities or other teams from leagues in your area and involve them in your plans. Find out more about Football v Homophobia 2011, by following this link.

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