SPORT IS MORE THAN A GAME. IT CHANGES LIVES.
Sport opens doors, builds confidence and brings people together. That's why we're working to help as many people as possible experience everything sport has to offer.
WE
STRIVE
TO
INCREASE
ACCESS
We're partnering to develop and enhance community spaces and programs, so more people have the opportunity to play.
BUILD
BELONGING
We're working with local partners and communities to make sport a place where everybody feels represented, welcome and included.
OUR AMBITION TO CREATE LASTING IMPACT
We build partnerships, volunteer our time, and create products with one goal in mind: to help more people access sport and feel they belong.
In collaboration with our non-profit, grassroots, and community partners, we’re driving change and transforming lives through sport.
Sports can change lives. It gives people confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of purpose.
Billie Jean King
- adidas Ambassador
TOGETHER WE CAN REACH FURTHER
29 Countries
With our partners, we bring the power of sport to communities in 29 countries. Opening doors to play, belong and thrive around the world.
30 Key Partners & Programs
Together, we co-create and provide support to programs addressing barriers to sport, bringing meaningful impact to individuals and their communities.
230 Local Organizations
Our programs and initiatives help turn the power of sport into real opportunities. Through funding and collaboration, we were able to support communities across 230 local organizations worldwide in 2025.
Key Partners and Programs
Find out more about our global community of partners.
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adidas Foundation
The foundation works globally through partnership development, community engagement, advocacy, evaluation and research to unite communities through sport and drive social change for people and the planet.
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USA
adidas Legacy
A basketball platform for underrepresented communities that empowers and unites the next generation of creators to make a better future.
USA
Ahmaud Arbery Foundation
Supporting mental wellness and creating pathways for young men to thrive through a harmony of running and leadership programming.
south africa
Amandla
AMANDLA drives positive change for youth by creating Safe-Hubs in impoverished areas that offer sports, education, and mentorship.
china
Amity Foundation
This foundation works to enhance sports development in rural China by providing sports products, teacher training, and academic opportunities.
USA
Athlete Ally
Advocacy to move LGBTQI+ equality forward in sport by activating communities to lead and consult on creating more inclusive policies.
USA
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
A network of clubs offering affordable sports access for youth to develop their confidence through recreational programs.
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China Children and Teenager Fund
This partnership focuses on promoting the all-around development of children & adolescents and creating more opportunities for them to fully enjoy the joy of sports.
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Common Goal
A sport-for-good network connecting the cultural and financial influence of the football industry with local organisations all around the world to dismantle inequalities and build a better future for all.
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CUFA
This organization promotes integration, empowerment and social inclusion through cultural, sports and educational projects in favelas.
Panama
Fundación Alberto Motta
By supporting initiatives in education, health, culture, the environment and housing the foundation provides partners with tools to improve life in high‑risk communities. The joint Encestando Sueños program exemplifies this impact by transforming young basketball athletes through sport.
Peru
Fundación Niños Del Arco Iris
The foundation is a non-profit in Peru focused on improving the lives of economically vulnerable children. Providing education, health, and nutrition to children ages 3-13, the foundation works to break the cycle of poverty and create brighter futures through a holistic approach that nurtures mind and body.
Argentina
Fundación River Plate
Through eight different educational, sports, and social programs, River Plate Foundation supports the development of young people in social and economic vulnerable situations. It strives to contribute to and build a more just and integrated society.
Panama
Fútbol con Corazón
A social enterprise promoting inclusive, community-driven development through the game of football. It aims to empower children, youth, and families to become positive change agents. Fútbol con Corazón is active in multiple countries across Latin America, USA and Spain.
Chile
Fútbol Más
Fútbol Más is dedicated to promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their communities through sports. The organization is active in 18 countries across Latin America, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East and focuses on fostering resilience, building meaningful relationships, and enhancing community cohesion.
USA
Girls on the Run
A running program inspiring girls to be healthier and more confident by teaching them how to train for and run a complete 5K race.
brazil
Gol de Letra
This foundation annually supports over 4,500 young people from socially vulnerable communities in Brazil with sports, education, cultural, and vocational training programs.
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Her Team
A project in partnership with Japan Football Association dedicated to creating an environment where teenaged girls are encouraged to continue playing football.
Canada
Hope and Health
Improving health and life outcomes for Indigenous youth in British Columbia by engaging kids through sports-based development soccer programs.
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Kolisi Foundation
The foundation works to bring systemic change through sport and education by addressing gender-based violence and contributing to food security.
MEXICO
Lazos
Lazos is a Mexican organization with 29+ years of empowering children in vulnerable public schools. By enhancing academics and fostering values like gratitude, self-esteem, and confidence, Lazos equips children to overcome challenges, improve their schools, and achieve their goals for a brighter future.
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Museu do Futebol
As Brazil's largest football museum, this space offers exhibitions and programs that celebrate sports. It fosters discussions on gender equality, empowerment, anti-racism, and inclusion.
MEXICO
Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos
NPH Mexico provides a loving, stable home for vulnerable children, offering care, education, and opportunities to thrive. With a holistic approach that includes healthcare, emotional support, sports, and community building, NPH empowers children to break the cycle of poverty and become compassionate leaders.
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Special Olympics Germany
The largest inclusive sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities in Germany. Through the unifying power of sport, they promote an inclusive society where everyone can lead active, self-determined, and fulfilling lives.
USA
Starlings
A volleyball and academic program that serves girls from low-socioeconomic backgrounds by offering a space to find empowerment, direction, and love through training and competition.
china
Suzhou HHLX Foundation
This partnership focuses on the sports needs of students and groups with special needs, allowing participants to experience the joy of life and gain physical health.
USA
The Hidden Opponent
Advocacy that raises awareness for student-athlete mental health. It creates safe spaces for athletes to be heard and coaches to be educated.
COLOMBIA
Tiempo de Juego
Tiempo de Juego is a community empowerment program focusing on providing psychosocial skills, technical training, and leadership development through sport. It’s aim is to inspire and enable young people to become agents of change within their community.
USA
U.S. Soccer Foundation
Supporting the physical and personal development of children in underserved communities through soccer by constructing pitches for youth play.
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With Women We Run
With Women We Run is our global running initiative focusing on building a community, rooted in allyship and advocacy, who actively combats gender-based violence and discrimination in the sport.
FEATURED STORIES
Explore a selection of stories highlighting our partners, the people behind the work, and the real impact in action.
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adidas Launches Single Shoe Service For Those Living With Leg Limb Difference
HER TEAM: Elevating Japanese Girls in the World of Football
Taking Action to Change Lives Through Sport
adidas Runners: With Women We Run
adidas Reveals Industry-First Adaptive Wheelchair Basketball Uniforms
Celebrating a year of unity, impact and progress: adidas Runners 2024
adidas Helping to Level the Playing Field for Next Generation of Athletes Through Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America
adidas Foundation
The adidas Foundation works globally through partnership development, community engagement, advocacy, evaluation and research to unite communities through sport and drive social change for people and the planet.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Creating culture, together. On the field or in our organization, we need fresh perspectives, open conversations and passion to make sport a place where everyone is represented and welcome.
FOR THE PLACES WE PLAY
The planet is a playground. See how we are shifting our business to help reduce our impact on the environment. Explore our action steps and our roadmap to a lower-impact future.
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