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Moving The Goalposts - Kilifi and Kaloleni, Kenya
Moving The Goalposts - Kilifi and Kaloleni, Kenya
More than two-thirds of the 700,000 population in the Kilifi and Kaloleni coastal districts of Kenya is classified as poor and the domestic burden falls heavily on young women. In ... (More)

Bringing Laureus support closer to the projects

National Foundations have been established in specific countries to carry out the work of the movement locally. They make the most of the support of Academy members and Friends & Ambassadors based in their country and work in close cooperation with the Global Partners' local subsidiaries. They are an essential player in the Laureus quest to improve the lives of individuals across the globe.

The Fundación Laureus Argentina was founded in May 2003, by Academy member, Hugo Porta. The former legendary rugby player is now President of the Foundation and very involve... (More)

The Fundación Laureus España was launched in May 2006, during the Laureus World Sports Awards in Barcelona, leaving behind a legacy which is benefiting people thro... (More)

The Laureus Sport for Good chapter in France is looking forward to a re-birth in Autumn 2007, anchored in the dual presidency of Academy member David Douillet and Richemont Fra... (More)

The first National Foundation was established in Stuttgart, Germany, in 2001. With the dedicated support of Boris Becker and Katarina Witt, the German Foundation funds a large numb... (More)

The Fondazione Laureus Italia, based in Milan and founded in 2005, benefits from an influential local Board of Trustees, including among others Adriano Galliani, the Vice-Presid... (More)

The South African Foundation was set up in 2002 by Academy member Morné du Plessis, who remains actively involved through his role as Chairman. The Foundation is based in... (More)

The Laureus Foundation Switzerland was launched in June 2007. "Helping disadvantaged children and youth through sports."The Laureus Foundation Switzerland primarily su... (More)

Tuesday, 22 September 2009 dawned bright with hope in Amsterdam as some of Holland’s greatest sports stars came together to launch the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation The N... (More)

With an impressive Board of Trustees that includes four Academy members - Edwin Moses, Nadia Comaneci, Michael Johnson and John McEnroe - the US Foundation has a strong team leg... (More)