Women's and girl's football is the fastest growing sport on the planet and at around 40 million girls and women play the sport world wide.
By 2010, FIFA believe that there will be as many women playing football globally as there is men - estimated to be around 100 million at present.
In recognition of this the FAW Trust is committed to improving opportunities for female participation in
The Women and Girl's Football Programme is a national scheme aimed at increasing participation and improving standards of play to support the future success of female national teams.
The FAW Trust has a National Co-ordinator for women and girl's football who is responsible for directing the programme and ensuring that planned initiatives are implemented through County Football Development Officers and other key partners.
On the domestic front there has been significant progress with the establishment of a number of new teams and competition structures.
At senior level there are at present five senior women's leagues situated in North Wales, Ceredigion,
At junior league level there are ten junior leagues situated in North Wales, Conwy, North Powys, Aberystwyth, Pemrokeshire, West Wales,
There are also five new leagues in the process of being established in Wrexham, South Ceredigion,
Who says women can't play football?
Look at the level of interest the sport is generating in the UK.
Several highly established ladies teams within major FA Premiership sides including Arsenal, Fulham and Everton among others.
Growing numbers in supporters attending ladies' games.
More girls and women taking up the sport as a result, and of course, the Euro 2005 is being held in England this year, further highlighing how well structured the ladies game is in England.
Why can't it be the same in Wales?
If you would like to get involved in women's and girl's football in Wales, visit the FAW Trust website http://www.fawtrust.org.uk and see how you can become involved.