Foundations making impact

Escuela de Fútbol Holanda Purral

Football was never the goal. The real goal was to give every child a place where they felt safe, valued, and capable of dreaming beyond their circumstances. In 2011, Escuela de Fútbol Holanda Purral began with just three soccer balls and a simple belief: that sport could change lives. What started as a small community initiative quickly became much more than a football school. It became a second home. For more than twelve years, over 1,500 children and young people walked onto our fields carrying different stories. Some came looking for a place to play after school. Others arrived needing friendship, guidance, or simply a safe environment where they could be children. Here, every practice taught more than passing a ball. Children learned discipline, respect, perseverance, teamwork, and confidence. They built friendships that lasted beyond the field and found coaches who believed in them when they needed it most. Families trusted us because they knew their children were growing not only as athletes, but as kind, responsible, and resilient young people. Then, after twelve unforgettable years, our journey came to an end. The whistles became silent. The goals stood empty. But the impact never disappeared. Thousands of memories remain in the children who wore our colors, in the parents who watched from the sidelines, and in the community that saw what happens when young people are given the opportunity to belong. Today, we have the chance to bring that story back to life. Your donation won't simply buy footballs or uniforms. It will help reopen a place where children can build confidence, stay away from violence and harmful environments, develop lifelong values, and discover that someone believes in their future. Every child deserves the opportunity to dream. Together, we can fill these fields with laughter, friendships, and hope once again—so another generation can experience what more than 1,500 young people already know: Sometimes, changing a life begins with something as simple as a football and someone who believes in you

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Founded by

Giovanni Fernandez Hernandez

Centro Infantil Sonrisas

Centro Infantil Sonrisas was born after a heartbreaking tragedy in which two young children lost their lives after being left alone while their mother worked. That moment inspired our founder to create a safe place where no family would ever have to choose between earning a living and protecting their children. More than fifteen years later, that promise continues every day through education, nutrition, care, and love

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Founded by

Rebeca Guido

Blockchain Acceleration Foundation

The Blockchain Acceleration Foundation (BAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on accelerating Web3 development and adoption. BAF educates members about blockchain, sources sponsors and speakers for university-affiliated blockchain clubs, launches startups, and supports academic researchers. We build university curriculums, host conferences, offer free online courses, and connect people with resources and opportunities in the blockchain space. Partnering with over seventy-five universities, BAF is dedicated to inspiring and educating the next generation of blockchain leaders and users.