FIFA Foundation establishes Safe Football Support Unit 

The FIFA Foundation has confirmed the establishment of the Safe Football Support Unit (SFSU); an impartial dedicated unit that will offer specialist guidance and support services to victims of violence, harassment and abuse in football.

People playing football

FIFA Member Associations in focus (September 2024)

A look at FIFA's global activities across the globe during September 2024

MA Division & Regional Offices - Annual Gathering in Zurich

FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme opens tender process for implementation in Paraguay

The FIFA Foundation finances an educational initiative called "Digital Education Programme" that provides knowledge, mentoring, training, and digital resources to public elementary schools in vulnerable contexts.

ASA Foundation "creating positive change" for Indonesian youngsters with FIFA Foundation help

The ASA Foundation was originally founded in 2001 as a sports-based youth empowerment academy for Indonesian street kids with the NGO working with the FIFA Foundation since 2018. 

ASA Foundation & FIFA Foundation

FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme launches in Africa as Mauritania joins initiative

The FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme has taken a major step by launching in Africa, with Mauritania the first country on the continent to join this innovative initiative that aims to positively impact lives of at least 10,000 schoolchildren.

FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme in Belize is “taking our kids into a new era”

The FIFA Foundation will help to introduce computer science and robotics into 40 Belizean primary schools. A training workshop held in Belmopan was attended by 130 teachers. Ten thousand students are set to benefit from the programme.

FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme – Belize 

FIFA Foundation and FIFA Forward give football in Guam major boost after typhoon

The FIFA Foundation has been helping get football in Guam back on its feet after a devastating typhoon while the FIFA Forward Development Programme is providing support to ensure the future of the beautiful game on the Pacific island is bright.

Groundbreaking Speaker Vicente Pangelinan Southern Complex in Hågat

Football, technology and education combine as Digital Education Programme is launched in Paraguay 

Football, technology and education came together as the FIFA Digital Education Programme was launched in Paraguay, aiming to benefit 10,000 children in vulnerable communities across the country.

FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme

FIFA Foundation, AS Roma and Twinning Project celebrate graduation of Rome cohort 

AS Roma joined forces with the Twinning Project to run a course for male and female inmates at the Rebibbia prison in Italy.

Computer science and robotics classes delivered across Belize with FIFA Foundation support

As part of its objective of using football to have a positive social impact, FIFA is supporting a programme in Belize which will help introduce computer science and robotics education at 40 primary schools across the country. 

Launch of FIFA Digital Education Plan in Belize

FIFA Member Associations in focus (April 2024)

We look back at some of the exceptional work that FIFA’s member associations have completed during April in conjunction with the world governing body to help grow and strengthen the game.

A view of the Paraguayan Football Association's High Performance Training Centre

FIFA Series™ demonstrates football’s power to unite people across the globe as UN celebrates International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is being celebrated on 6 April with this year’s focus “Sport for the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies” a theme that chimes harmoniously within a large number of FIFA initiatives.

A detailed view of the 'Football Unites The World' captains armband 

FIFA Foundation funding helps launch Twinning Project in South Africa

South Africa’s Department of Correctional Services and the football club SuperSport United have teamed up – supported by funding from the FIFA Foundation – to launch the Twinning Project at Kgosi Mampuru II Management Area this week.

Launch of Twinning Project in South Africa

Puerto Rico’s football infrastructure restored thanks to FIFA Foundation funding

The Puerto Rican Football Association (FPF) President, Iván Rivera Gutiérrez, has thanked the FIFA Foundation for its help in rebuilding football infrastructure following the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Fiona.

FIFA Foundation thanked for efforts in rebuilding hurricane-hit Puerto Rico’s football infrastructure

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Football for Schools in Vietnam

List of NGOs supported under FIFA Foundation Community Programme in 2024 released

The FIFA Foundation has announced that it will be supporting 130 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in running their football-related social development projects across 54 countries around the world in 2024.

FIFA Foundation Community Programme 

FIFA Foundation supporting the world in 2023

 As the year 2023 draws to a close, the time is ripe for a recap of the efforts made by the FIFA Foundation over these 365 days to continue using the power of football to make a positive impact on social change, education and development. 

An Exhibition Futsal Community Hold by FIFA Foundation 

FIFA President praises development of football in Guam on his first-ever visit

FIFA President visited Guam following the conclusion of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023™ with the visit centred around a meeting with key Guam Football Association (GFA) stakeholders.

A group photo during the FIFA President Gianni Infantino visit to Guam at Guam Football Association Headquarters

FIFA Foundation uses football to spread awareness in Indonesia on World AIDS Day

On the eve of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023™ Final, and to recognise World AIDS Day, the FIFA Foundation has joined forces with Perkumpulan Rumah Cemara to organise a friendly match in Bandung.

 Team pose for a photo at the exhibition Futsal community event in Indonesia

Celebrating NGOs who change lives, on World Children’s Day

Each year, the FIFA Foundation supports non-governmental organisations (NGOs) around the world via its Community Programme. In 2023 it helped 114 NGOs deliver projects, initiatives and outreach programmes.

Street Child 

Gianni Infantino discusses local and regional topics with the President of Comoros

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has discussed a range of local and regional topics with Comoran President and current Chairperson of the African Union, His Excellency Azali Assoumani, at a meeting in New York.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with President of Comoros Azali Assoumani

FIFA and UNHCR observe International Day of Peace 

FIFA and UNHCR signed a MOU in July 2023 committing to work closely with those forcibly removed from their communities.

Lighthouse relief

FIFA Foundation Community Programme opens tender process

The FIFA Foundation, has today (19 September) launched an RFP to procure the provision of services related to the assessment, review, and processing of applications received by non-profit organisations.

Children play football

Applications open for FIFA Foundation Community Programme 2024

The application period for the 2024 edition of the FIFA Foundation Community Programme is now open and runs until 15 September 2023.

A child plays football at sunset

Special ball spreads message of unity and inclusion on epic 21-country journey

Aside from the official match ball itself, there will another very special football at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ final in Sydney/Gadigal.

Spirit of Football visits Stanhope Road Primary School in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau

‘Football is for everyone’ - Amputee footballers display sublime skills at Unity Pitch

Sydney/Gadigal’s Unity Pitch at Barangaroo on Sydney Harbour hosted some special visitors this week when visitors from the US Amputee Football Federation were on hand to display some unique skills. 

Amputee Football Event in Barangaroo - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Gianni Infantino opens new football facilities during Fiji visit

Gianni Infantino has visited Fiji where he opened new football facilities and discussed football development with the country’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad and Fiji Football Association (FFA) President Rajesh Patel.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during his visit to Fiji

FIFA and UNHCR formalise relations with landmark MoU signing

Football’s global governing body FIFA and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further develop their long-standing working relationship. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) and Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees during a MoU Signing Ceremony

FIFA Foundation signs landmark MoU in Belize

The FIFA Foundation, the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) and the country’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Science & Technology (MoECST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join forces to promote quality education.

FIFA Foundation signs landmark MoU in Belize - branded shirts

FIFA Foundation launches tender for Digital Education Programme

The FIFA Foundation implements an educational initiative named “Digital Education Programme” that provides knowledge, mentoring, training and digital resources to elementary schools in vulnerable contexts.

Digital Education Programme

FIFA Foundation strengthens its support to refugees across the world

Each year on 20 June, the global community acknowledges World Refugee Day to recognise people who have been forced to flee their homelands – in search of safety and security elsewhere.

Lighthouse relief - UN World Refugee Day

FIFA Foundation approves establishment of fund to support humanitarian crises across the world

Gianni Infantino attends FIFA Foundation board meeting in Buenos Aires as an initial allocation of USD 1 million for countries in Africa is confirmed.

IFA Foundation members take a tour of Asociación Civil Andar - Granja Andar

FIFA President meets Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has held talks with Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul where they discussed the current and future state of the game in the football-mad country.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meeting with Turkish President Recep Erdoğan

FIFA Foundation highlights role of football as a driver of social change at FIFA U-20 World Cup

La Fundación FIFA compartió una jornada con la Asociación Civil Andar y la Fundación Defensores del Chaco Ambas son beneficiarias de su Programa Comunitario. Más de 400 niños y jóvenes asistirán a la última jornada de Argentina 2023

FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme - Request for Proposal

The Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines the requirements of the FIFA Foundation for a Service Provider to support the implementation of the FIFA Foundation Digital Education Programme for 10,000 (ten thousand) students in Belize.

FIFA Football for Schools in Belize

Training session F4S 7

Football For Schools in Latvia

Children playing F4S Latvia

Antonio Buenaño FIFA F4S - Latvia

President LFF F4S

Authorities FIFA LFF F4S Latvia

Football For Schools launches in Latvia 

FIFA Foundation Community Programme announces support for 114 organisations in 2023

To commemorate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the FIFA Foundation has today confirmed the 118 not-for-profit organisations from 57 countries that will benefit from financial support under its Community Programme in 2023.

FIFA Football For Schools - Beirut - 14-Oct, 2019

FIFA President pledges future support for Amputee footballers

Gianni Infantino vowed to help amputee players find a greater place for themselves within the football family after watching men's and women's amputee teams showcase their skills in Kigali, following his re-election to the FIFA Presidency on Thursday.

A group photo during the WAFF Women Amputee Football event

FIFA Foundation to provide USD 1 million in aid to Türkiye and Syria earthquake victims

The FIFA Foundation is to provide USD 1 million in emergency humanitarian aid following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria which have claimed the lives of over 42,000 people and left many more without shelter in freezing temperatures.

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FIFA Foundation meets ahead of Qatar 2022 final

The FIFA Foundation, under the chairmanship of Mauricio Macri, met in Doha ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ final. 

FIFA Foundation meeting - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Dalima Chhibber stresses the importance of Mental Health 

Coinciding with World Mental Health Day on Monday 11 October, a Q&A session on Facebook Live was hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Dalima Chhiber during a match with the India national team

FIFA Foundation commit to tackling climate change at AGRF Summit in Rwanda

FIFA Foundation President Mauricio Macri travelled to Rwanda this week to participate in two events at the AGRF Summit. The summit is being held in Kigali between 5-9 September 2022.

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