About

About

Who we are

The Volleyball Foundation, an initiative by the FIVB, was established in May 2024. The Foundation uses the global reach and power of volleyball to support community projects worldwide that have a positive impact.

Our Focus on Social Development Goals

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

Achieve gender equality and empower women & girls.

Ensure quality education and lifelong learning for all.

Promote sustainable growth, employment, and decent work for all.

Foster peaceful societies, justice, and accountable institutions.

Strengthen implementation and revitalize global partnerships.

Our Focus on Social Development Goals

What we do

What we do

By identifying pioneering projects from across the globe, the Volleyball Foundation supports and provides funding and resources to advance certified projects that promote the social well-being of communities through volleyball.
Vision

Vision

A Greater World Shaped by Volleyball
Mission

Mission

We connect, serve and inspire global communities through volleyball to improve societies

Why Volleyball

Volleyball serves as a powerful symbol for unity and collaboration, reflecting our society’s core values. Its unique characteristics of requiring constant teamwork, communication and coordination reflects the essential values of working together.

With its high participant density per square meter, volleyball emphasises the importance of collaboration even in tight spaces. As our planet becomes more populated, the sport highlights the necessity of working together to overcome 21st-century challenges such as climate change and inequality.

The non-contact nature of volleyball underscores the power of teamwork. In a world marked by conflicts, volleyball teaches the art of overcoming differences and fostering inclusivity. Volleyball is a sport that inherently promotes connectivity and serves a larger purpose beyond individual achievements.

The act of serving in volleyball, both metaphorically in the sport and literally as a key element of the game, aligns with the idea of serving with purpose in a broader social context. The sport encourages players to work together towards a shared goal, fostering a sense of connection and purposeful collaboration on and off the court.

The Volleyball Foundation, through its initiatives, can play a vital role in fostering these values, contributing to a more collaborative and harmonious world.