When the school year ends, a particularly important time begins for many children: summer. A period that should be full of play, learning, and well-being. However, in many rural communities in India, this time of year can also mean a lack of structure, opportunities, and safe spaces to continue developing. That’s why, at the Rafa […]
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Being a teenager in Spain in 2025 means navigating a complex and ever-changing environment, marked by social, emotional, and digital challenges. In this context, initiatives like the Rafa Nadal Foundation Centers in Palma, Valencia, and Madrid play a crucial role by providing safe spaces that promote empathy, respect, and diversity—fundamental pillars for a healthy adolescence.
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May 19, 2025 marks the first official celebration of the World Fair Play Day, a date proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2024 to promote ethical values in sport and society. At the Rafa Nadal Foundation, we firmly believe that sport is a powerful tool to instill values such as honesty, respect, and
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At the Rafa Nadal Foundation, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to children and adolescents, raising our voice against all forms of violence that threaten their well-being. Bullying, in all its forms, is a serious violation of the rights of children and young people, and we cannot and must not remain indifferent. We work to provide
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At the Rafa Nadal Foundation Centers in Valencia, Madrid, and Palma, we work every day to provide children and teenagers with safe spaces where they can grow, learn, and discover themselves. On this path, the “On the Move” program has become a transformative experience that combines personal development, emotional support, and enriching activities outside the
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Last February, we traveled to India with a team from Movistar with a very special goal: to film a documentary that would show the world the real impact of the NETS (Nadal Educational Tennis School) project, which we have been developing for 15 years in Anantapur, in collaboration with the Vicente Ferrer Foundation. For a
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Every April 6th, the world celebrates the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, a day that recognizes the power of sport as a tool to promote inclusion, equality, and social development. At the Rafa Nadal Foundation, this day holds a special meaning, as sport is the essence of our mission and the foundation
On February 20th, we celebrate the World Day of Social Justice, a date that invites us to reflect on the importance of building more equitable and inclusive societies, where everyone has equal opportunities. At the Rafa Nadal Foundation, we firmly believe that sport and education are key tools to achieve this goal. That’s why we
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The Rafa Nadal Foundation Center in Palma has kicked off the year with a very special celebration: Education Week, in commemoration of the International Day of Education, celebrated every January 24th. This week has been a unique opportunity for children and adolescents to explore the broader meaning of education through a series of activities designed
At the Rafa Nadal Foundation, we firmly believe that sports and education are transformative tools that can change lives. Through the values that sports instill, children and young people acquire skills that will stay with them throughout their lives. Rafael Nadal, our founding patron, serves as an example of perseverance, effort, and humility. Over the
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