Play for Change

Play for Change

Formation	2010
Type	Non-governmental organization
Purpose	Education
Headquarters	London, Singapore, Miami
Location	30 St George Street, London, W1S 2FH
Region served	Worldwide
Founder	Andrea Radrizzani
Website	http://www.playforchange.org

About Play for Change

Play for Change is an international charity (also commonly known as Play for Change Foundation) which focuses on helping children secure a better future through providing funding for primary care, education and access to sports.

In under-developed regions, the charity’s objectives mainly are to support projects that focus on delivering or improving primary care needs as well as providing access to education and sports.

In Bali, Indonesia, the charity has a children’s home – YKPA Play for Change. In 2010, the charity produced TV interviews with football players from FIFA World Cup in South Africa which raised USD60,000 through media rights deals managed by its corporate partner, MP & Silva. The funds raised were put towards acquiring the children’s home.

In developed regions, the charity is beginning to focus mainly on funding or creating projects that are based on providing access to sports educational initiatives, in addition to having an interest in other charitable causes such as healthcare.

To achieve its goal, Play for Change focuses on:

Fundraising activities and events to support its children’s home in Bali which provides critical and life-changing services. Funds are also used towards the other projects the charity focuses on globally. Creating educational and employment opportunities for young people to improve employability and life skills for better prospects. Supporting charities and causes that share its commitment to helping children. Building friendships with corporate partners, charities and stakeholders to continue to raise awareness and funds for causes that make a difference through empowering the young.

Founder

“Empowering our young of all ages with sports and education. This is how we can make a difference and create a positive change” – Andrea Radrizzani, Founder.

It was in 2010 when Andrea began his journey to help children get access to better care, education and sports. He was brought up with values that are based on understanding the need to give back and helping those in need. So it came as no surprise to friends, family and colleagues when he decided to take a step back from his entrepreneurial career to become the founder a charity.

The charity obtained its official charitable status in 2013. Its main offices are based in London and Singapore with regional offices across the world including the US.