Premios Fundación Rafa Nadal
Today, at the Rafa Nadal Foundation Center in Palma, we experienced a very special moment: we celebrated our 10th anniversary with a community day that brought together institutions, social organizations, schools, families, and, of course, the main protagonists of our work: the children of Nou Llevant.
Since our opening in 2015, our purpose has been clear: to offer every child a space where they can grow, learn, and dream, combining education, sport, and psychosocial support. Today, more than 1,000 children participate in the sports activities we organized to celebrate this decade of commitment, and the festive atmosphere that filled the center and its surroundings reminded us why we do what we do.
During the event, our director, María Francisca Perelló, delivered an emotional speech recalling the beginnings of the center and highlighting the strength of working together: “Ten years later, seeing the change in so many lives and the commitment of all professionals and organizations fills us with pride and motivates us to keep moving forward.”
During the round table, moderated by Íñigo Martínez de San Vicente, the director of the center, Tomás Rodrigo, psychologist at the Llevant Sud Municipal Social Services Center, Alba Alfonso, Community Service teacher at CEIPIESO Pintor Joan Miró, and Cati Miralles, psychologist at the Mallorca Integra Foundation, also took part to share their experiences and reflections on their joint work with the Foundation and its impact on the community.
As Eunate Gómez, head of projects at the Foundation, emphasized, the strength of our model lies in the coordination between our areas of work — educational, sports, and psychosocial — and in the dedication of the professional teams at our centers in Palma, Valencia, and Madrid.
In addition to these reflections, we enjoyed a celebration open to the entire community, with workshops, outdoor sports activities, and food trucks, allowing us to share this joy with the families and children who have been part of our journey.
A decade transforming lives
Since 2015, more than 3,700 children and families have benefited from our centers in Palma, Valencia and Madrid, experiencing personal and social growth that fills us with pride. This day reminds us that every effort counts and that, together, we can create opportunities so that no dream is lost.
Looking to the future, we renew our commitment: to keep growing, reach more children, and continue our mission to support, educate, and transform lives through sport and education.