Giving everyone an opportunity
Gothia Cup aims to be a meeting place for the world's children and youths regardless of religion, skin color, culture or ethnicity. With football as the common denominator, we want to create meetings. Meetings that provide knowledge and lead to development both on and off the pitch, here at home in Sweden and abroad.
The opportunity
Gothia Cup Foundation is a collection of projects that Gothia Cup runs in order to give children and youths who otherwise would not have had the chance the opportunity for education and an active leisure time.
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See how Gothia Cup Foundation gives young people an opportunity for football, education and an active leisure time.
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SKF
Meet the World is an annual SKF pre-tournament to Gothia Cup, held locally in 15–25 countries where SKF operates. Local SKF project managers and football experts provide essential support to turn dreams into reality. The local winners travel to Gothenburg, Sweden and compete in Gothia Cup. Not only the winners get to take part in the experience – all teams competing locally are part of it. Friction is minimized on many levels, thanks to this initiative.
Through Meet the World, SKF contributes to creating a global arena for young people to pursue their football dreams, build relationships and form life-long memories. SKF and we believe that sports really have the power to transcend boundaries, and Meet the World is a testament to the commitment to breaking down barriers and fostering global connections.
The initiative is more than just a tournament – it is a gateway to new experiences and lifelong friendships.
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Founded by Kim Källström
In Gothia Special Olympics Trophy, youths with some kind of intellectual disability get the opportunity to participate in The World Youth Cup. The love for football is the common denominator for all of us. Gothia Special Olympics Trophy is a co-operation between Gothia Cup, Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia, Special Olympics Sweden and Kim Källström.
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In Africa
In Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, we built a football facility with fields, changing rooms and community centers. The students did not just play football, but also participated in social activities to learn about democracy, equality and how to prevent HIV/Aids.
Ten years ago we inaugurated, together with Equmenia Church (formerly the Swedish Mission Church), a similar school in Congo-Brazzaville. The focus is on giving children and youths a meaningful leisure time through sports, mainly football, gymnastics and volleyball. In addition, education in democracy and equality as well as English is provided. The center also has a popular library. Gothia Village has become a central place in the community where hundreds of youths meet daily. The school and its activities are led by local leaders, coaches and instructors.
During this time we have also been able to co-finance a school in Kimpese in Congo-Kinshasa. The activity is run with Equmenia Church as principal.
Supported by our social partners
Each year, Gothia Cup helps teams get to the tournament. Through participation and travel grants, teams that otherwise would not have had the chance are given the opportunity to take part in The World Youth Cup.
As a Social Partner, you support Gothia Cup Foundation, with the attitude that it is possible to change the world through football. Our Social Partners take an active role in the community, for example by having a sponsor team in Gothia Cup. By focusing on sustainability and community involvement, our Social Partners help develop Gothia Cup.
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