Deporte y Desarrollo

Founded in 2004, Deporte y Desarrollo is a non-profit association based in Colmenar Viejo, Spain working on sport for development, international development, children & youth +3 more.

Deporte y Desarrollo is a Spanish non-profit association founded in 2004 that promotes sport and development cooperation. It runs development projects with local partners in Africa, Brazil and Latin America, focusing on children, youth, indigenous communities and climate-related initiatives such as reforestation. The organisation also organises annual awards, including the International Award for Solidarity in Sport, the Breaking Barriers award for people with disabilities, and a video game award for sport and social development. It is registered with Spain's national association registry and holds tax-deductible status as a beneficiary of mecenazgo under Spain's Law 49/2002. Its activities are coordinated from offices in Madrid, León and Gijón.