UEFA’s Foundation for Children approves 104 projects covering 112 countries worldwide

UEFA’s Foundation for Children is keeping up the pace of its support for vulnerable children worldwide with the board of trustees approving a new portfolio of 104 projects.

A budget of €6,855,000 was allocated to this year’s call for projects, a €2 million increase on 2024.

The new initiatives were approved at a meeting chaired by UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin who, on the tenth anniversary of the UEFA Foundation for Children board, welcomed Luís Figo, Ivan Rakitić and Gabriella Csányi as its newest members.

“I am proud to welcome our new board members to the UEFA Foundation for Children. Their deep understanding of the game and their experience working with children will bring valuable perspective and passion to our mission. I would also like to express my gratitude to long-standing members transitioning into new roles. Together, we will continue to harness the power of football to inspire hope, joy and opportunity where it’s needed most,” said Ceferin.

The new appointments come with a reshuffling of roles with several long-serving board members continuing their involvement in new capacities.

Clarence Seedorf will serve as advisor to the president for social affairs, while Andrea Radrizzani will take on the role of advisor to the foundation. Fiona May becomes a UEFA foundation ambassador, and Margarita Louis-Dreyfus will become a friend of the foundation.

The mission of the foundation is to uphold and advance the rights of vulnerable children worldwide. To do that it takes applications for support from organisations that propose impactful actions in the areas of access to sport, personal development, disabled children, health, conflict victims, gender equality, environmental protection, employability, infrastructure and equipment and strengthening partnerships.

Speaking on the new projects being funded, board member Dominique Blanc, said: “The projects selected represent a bold step forward in our strategic vision. Each initiative was chosen not only for its potential impact, but also for the strength of its partnerships and alignment with our core values. We are confident these efforts will deliver meaningful results on the ground.”

Funded projects will have an impact in 112 countries worldwide. The regional breakdown see 27 projects in UEFA countries, 26 in Africa, 25 in Asia, 10 in the Concacaf region, 8 in Oceania and 6 in South America.

The next call for projects is scheduled for June/July 2026.

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