Johan Cruyff Foundation
The Johan Cruyff Foundation supports and develops impactful sports and play projects all around the world. We focus on children and youngsters for whom sport isn’t a guaranteed part of their lives. We put this into practice by sports projects for children with special needs, by setting up outdoor sports facilities in deprived areas and social sports programs. Through these actions we create space.
Space to grow. Space to make friends. Space to improve both their physical and mental health.
Space to become who they are.
If you can do something for someone else, you should
Read Johan's storyJohan Cruyff
Ronald Koeman
Pep Guardiola
Esther Vergeer
Gordon Reid
Soufiane Touzani
Marlou van Rhijn
Carles Puyol
Frank Rijkaard
Wesley Sneijder
Xavi Hernández
Coming soon.. Cruyff Courts in Paris
For weeks, Paris was all about the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Incredible sporting achievements were made and celebrated. All eyes were on Paris, but now it’s time for the children and youngsters. The Johan Cruyff Foundation steps in for these children and their (sports) dreams, just like during the Games in London, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.
Read moreKira Toussaint new ambassador
Kira Toussaint, the successful Dutch swimmer, is our new ambassador! Kira is known for her impressive achievements, including multiple national and international titles. Kira brings her passion for sports and her dedication to empowering young people to the Cruyff Foundation.
Read moreOUR NEW AMBASSADOR: NIELS VINK
Niels Vink, the 21-year-old Dutch wheelchair tennis player, is our new ambassador! With his physical and mental spirit and positive attitude, he is a great representative for our Foundation. At the age of one, Niels lost both legs and the tips of his fingers due to a meningococcal bacterium, which led to him being in a wheelchair from a young age.
Read moreOur volunteer for 16 years: Lidy
Since 2008, Lidy has been an valuable volunteer at the Cruyff Foundation. Alongside a team of volunteers, she contributes to events, sports projects, and serves as a buddy for newcomers. In addition to her many memories, she has also had beautiful and personal moments with Johan Cruyff himself.
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