Let’s create a more inclusive world together.
Through our work with blind football, we realised the obstacles faced by the visually impaired lie not with the individuals, but within a society that has failed to foster their full potential. The streets are not designed for them to move freely and safely. Employment is limited due to stereotypes placed upon them. There are few opportunities to meet people and develop essential relationships.
What could we achieve if we spread awareness to more people and solved these issues together?
IBF Foundation already has a proven track record of positive action and impact.
- Supported organisations in 58 countries and areas with our grant programme.
- Provided more than 3,000 blind football starter kit (balls and eyeshades).
- In order to improve the quality of the international blind football competition where sports organisations for people with disabilities, local residents, local authorities and business entities can mix together.
- Up-to-date information is disseminated through the website, newsletters and activity reports.
These are the three obstacles we will tackle with the help of your donation.
- Impairment Decrease the number of visually impaired people.
- Examples of actions: Improvement of the medical system, statistical surveys to determine the number and status of visually impaired people in each country/region, establishment of an information database on visual impairment, etc.
- Disability Improve the capabilities of visually impaired people.
- Examples of actions: Utilising sports such as blind football, creating spaces for visually impaired people to come together through sports, planning workshops and training to remove communication barriers between those who can see and those who cannot, etc.
- Handicap Eliminate discrimination surrounding visual impairment.
- Examples of actions: Disseminating information through media, increasing the number of collaborators through partnerships and donations, collaborating with other organisations to raise awareness of diversity, etc.
With your donation we can make the following impact.
For €25,000
New grant programmes can be set up to support visually impaired people around the world. In the past, programmes have included emergency support in COVID-19 expansion situations, IT support etc,.
For €10,000
Support one friendly match between neighbouring countries, allowing visually-impaired people to interact internationally. We have supported the Neighbouring Countries Challenge Series in 2021, when a number of international official tournaments were cancelled or postponed.
For €2,000
Blind football starter kits (5 competition balls, 5 eyeshades for practice and 5 eyeshades for matches) can be donated free of charge to three organisations. Visually impaired people can connect with their peers and experience personal growth through playing.
You can contribute to our movement in the following ways.
If you have already decided that you would like to donate, please choose from the following options.
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Give Monthly
Choose the amount you would like to contribute monthly.
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Give Once
Choose the amount you would like to contribute today.
If you are still in the process of deciding whether to donate, please feel free to get in touch.
Flow of donation
- STEP1 Assessment of your Inquiry
- We will examine the content of your donation.
- STEP2 Confirmation of your Donation
- We will finalise your donation.
- STEP3 Public Relations Check-in
- We will be in touch with your PR team.
*If necessary
- STEP4 Issuance of Receipt
- We will send a receipt for your donation.
Become a Partner
We also welcome services, expertise and other in-kind donations that could move our cause forward. Please contact us with any ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. What payment methods do you accept for companies and organisations?
- We accept credit card payments and bank transfers. We accept five brands of credit cards: VISA, Master, JCB, Diners and American Express.
- Q. Can you issue a receipt for my donation?
- A. Yes, we will issue one. After receiving a "Request for Receipt Issuance" via the contact form, we will send you a PDF file as an email attachment or by post, depending on your request. Please note that the receipt will be addressed to the name you provide when you make your donation.
- Q. Can I choose how my donation will be used?
- A. At this time we only accept donations that support the overall activities of our organisation. However, once we have a procedure in place, we hope to begin a system of specified donations.
- Q. I would like to donate assets other than money.
- We do not accept donations of merchandise or goods at this time. However, through our past grant activities, we are aware that each country, region and organisation applying for grants has different issues and needs. If you are considering donating goods or services, please contact us via our contact form regarding creating a partnership.
- Q. Can I receive a tax deduction for my donation?
- Our current legal entity is a general incorporated foundation so donations are not deductible. However, we are considering the details of changing our corporate status and strengthening our organisational and operational structure for this purpose.
Learn more about what we do.
- Our Mission
- We bring together diverse people and knowledge by mobilising the power of blind football to create answers for challenges surrounding visual impairment.
- Our Vision
- An inclusive world in which everyone can live their lives to the fullest on the field.
You can contribute to our movement in the following ways.
If you have already decided that you would like to donate, please choose from the following options.
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Give Monthly
Choose the amount you would like to contribute monthly.
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Give Once
Choose the amount you would like to contribute today.
If you are still in the process of deciding whether to donate, please feel free to get in touch.
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Donate
We welcome donations from both individuals and organisations. The funds will assist blind football tournaments as well as create innovative solutions for visual impairment.
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Apply for a Grant
We provide blind football equipment and funds to organisations that support those living with visual impairment.
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Become a Partner
We hope to expand our collaboration with companies and organisations that have diverse expertise to create solutions for visual impairment.
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Subscribe to our Newsletter
Be up-to-date on our latest activities and impact, as well as what we hope to achieve in the future.