The Real Madrid Foundation celebrates the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
The social sports schools support more than 30,000 children in vulnerable situations worldwide.
On the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the Real Madrid Foundation highlights the role of sport as a transformative educational tool. 'From any place in the world to any personal situation, sport educates, includes, and transforms', is the message that underscores its global efforts in favor of children and youth in vulnerable situations.
Since the launch of its first international social sports school in the 2003/04 season, the Foundation has established a network of 260 programs across more than 60 countries, serving over 30,000 children at risk of exclusion. This work is made possible through collaboration with local partners in highly diverse contexts, ranging from communities affected by armed conflicts to rural areas with limited educational and sports resources. Football and basketball training sessions are combined with academic support, values education, psychosocial assistance, and activities that contribute to the personal and social development of participants.
Despite the challenges in numerous regions marked by humanitarian crises, the Real Madrid Foundation has maintained its presence and strengthened its support in countries such as Ukraine, Palestine, Lebanon, and Haiti, where sport becomes a space for emotional stability and protection for thousands of children. On this April 6, the Real Madrid Foundation reaffirms its belief that sport is a true engine of change: a tool that promotes peace, strengthens communities, and provides future opportunities for thousands of children and young people around the world.
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