UEFA Foundation for Children grants awarded to 72 projects
A total of €5m distributed to help children in need around the world.
The UEFA Foundation for Children’s board of trustees held its meeting of the year at UEFA headquarters on Wednesday 27 November. Chaired by Aleksander Čeferin, the members made a decisive move, voting to allocate €5m to 72 impactful projects working across 80 countries. The decision follows a call for projects issued this summer and demonstrates the foundation's firm commitment to making a difference. By investing in these projects, the foundation is championing and safeguarding the fundamental rights of vulnerable children around the globe, ensuring a brighter future for those who need it most.
During the meeting, the board members acknowledged the departure of Kevin Lamour, who had served as a member for seven years and was a strong advocate for the foundation’s values. The assembly also welcomed Michele Uva, UEFA Social and Environmental Sustainability Director, as a new member.
A review of the previous season was also performed, both from a financial point of view and in terms of the many activities carried out. The full activity report for the 2023/24 season will be published on uefafoundation.org shortly.
2024 call for projects
Number of projects per region (funds allocated as a percentage of total)
31 Europe (47.8%)
21 Africa (26.6%)
10 Asia (12.8%)
1 Oceania (3%)
6 Central America (5.5%)
3 South America (4.3%)
NGOs selected to receive funding following the 2024 call for projects
| PARTNERS | COUNTRIES |
| Save the Children Switzerland | Albania |
| Bridge of Hope | Armenia |
| Breaking Grounds | Austria |
| Impala performance ASBL | Belgium |
| Association for Sport, Recreation and Education | Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia |
| Fair Play Point | Czechia |
| Children of Prisoners Europe | Europe |
| European Amputee Football Federation | Europe |
| Paris Saint-Germain endowment fund | France |
| Orama Neon YOUTHORAMA | Greece |
| Oltalom Sport Association | Hungary |
| Sport Against Racism Ireland | Ireland |
| Peres Center for Peace and Innovation | Israel |
| ASD Centro Olimpia Giarratana | Italy |
| KFV Prishtina | Kosovo |
| Vilnius Social Club | Lithuania |
| Stichting Het Gehandicapte Kind | Netherlands |
| KNVB WorldCoaches | Netherlands |
| Rio Ferdinand Foundation | Northern Ireland |
| Trenuj Bycie Dobrym | Poland |
| Samusocial International | Romania |
| Big Hearts Community Trust | Scotland |
| Development Center for Youth | Serbia |
| Federació Esportiva Catalana de Paralítics Cerebrals | Spain |
| Asociación Alacrán 1997 | Spain |
| En Frisk Generation | Sweden |
| Fondation IdéeSport | Switzerland |
| Swiss Academy for Development | Switzerland |
| Shakhtar Social | Ukraine |
| Klitschko Foundation | Ukraine |
| Bloomsbury Football Foundation | United Kingdom |
| Association Kenskoazell Afrika | Benin |
| Grandir Dignement | Cameroon, Madagascar, Niger |
| CABO VERDE Stiftung für Bildung | Cape Verde |
| iACT | Central African Republic |
| INTERSOS | Chad |
| Georges Malaika Foundation | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Water4Wildlife Maasai Mara | Kenya |
| Mathare Youth Sports Association | Kenya |
| Aletha's Legacy | Liberia |
| Association Humanitaire AKAMASOA | Madagascar |
| Our Aim Foundation | Malawi |
| Association Libre Vue | Mali |
| Tibu Africa | Morocco |
| Futebol dá força foundation | Mozambique |
| Cross Cultures Project Association | Nigeria |
| Grootbos Foundation | South Africa |
| Badgers Football Academy | South Africa |
| Sports Charity Mwanza | Tanzania |
| Aliguma Foundation | Uganda |
| Game Rangers International | Zambia |
| African Wildlife Conservation Fund | Zimbabwe |
| Right to Learn Afghanistan | Afghanistan |
| Action for Development (Switzerland) | Afghanistan |
| Children's Future International | Cambodia |
| ASA Foundation | Indonesia |
| Al-Mesalla organisation for human resources development | Iraq |
| Association Football Development Programme (AFDP) Global | Jordan |
| Tawazon Initiative for Development | Lebanon |
| Childreach Nepal | Nepal |
| FundLife International | Philippines |
| Football Association of Norway (Football for All in Vietnam project) | Vietnam |
| This is How We Football | 14 Pacific islands |
| Fútbol por mi País | Costa Rica |
| GOALS Haiti (Global Outreach and Love of Soccer) | Haiti |
| educate. | Honduras |
| Fight for Peace International | Jamaica |
| Street Child United | Mexico |
| Soccer in the Streets | United States |
| River Plate Foundation | Argentina |
| Ankla Foundation | Colombia |
| Sinkumunchis | Peru |
After her first meeting in her new role, Carine N'koué, general secretary of the foundation, said:
“I am very pleased to announce that our board members have decided to support 72 projects through the Foundation in 2025. We all know how powerful sport and especially football can be. Those projects use that incredible power to impact the lives of countless children around the world for a better life.”
The next board meeting will be held in Lisbon on Saturday 24 May 2025.
The next call for projects is scheduled for June/July 2025.
I am very pleased to announce that our board members have decided to support 72 projects through the Foundation in 2025. We all know how powerful sport and especially football can be. Those projects use that incredible power to impact the lives of countless children around the world for a better life.”
- Carine Nkoue, general secretary of the foundation