MIES (Switzerland) – Every December 21, the global basketball community fondly remembers the creation and the values of the game.
Going forward, World Basketball Day will also be associated with Basketball For Good.
FIBA Foundation’s flagship Propose A Project platform has officially been linked with the annual event, with project beneficiaries conducting Basketball For Good Festivals to commemorate the occasion.
Propose a Project was launched in 2019, and supports initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that use basketball as a tool for positive societal change. Over the last six years, 200-plus initiatives across nearly 100 countries have received assistance ranging from financial, equipment, and mentorship.
43 Basketball For Good Festivals
Following the 2024 World Basketball Day activations in collaboration with Ashoka - Sports for Changemaking and the Olympic Solidarity program, 2025 marked a truly worldwide shift – with 43 Basketball For Good Festivals in 33 different countries across all five FIBA regions, featuring an astonishing 5700 participants – held between November 21 and December 21.
The beneficiaries were encouraged to host festivals and share content on social media, with the five best initiatives receiving 100 PEAK jerseys.
This year’s festivals promoted social topics ranging from Health and Wellbeing, Gender Equality, People with Disabilities, Refugees and Displaced People, and Climate Action.
Basketball For Good at the Forefront
In Andorra and Ecuador, Basketball For Health and Wellbeing took center stage as over 140 participants took part in engaging and educational initiatives. The Andorran Basketball Federation hosted basketball games and creative hand-painting sessions for children aged 6 to 8. Meanwhile, FUDELA organized a festival proposing four dynamic and inclusive activities, building integrity, teamwork, and positive social interaction.
In Burkina Faso, La Triade ran various activities promoting Basketball For Gender Equality. They donated drinking water to a local initiative to express their gratitude for their support in developing the women's game, and hosted an enriching training session for 30 girls.
Meanwhile, Basketball For Climate Action was the chosen theme by the Basketball Regional League of Vakinankaratra in Madagascar. The organization held a 2-day event proposing various activities such as recycling workshops and a reforestation initiative.
Recognizing Meaningful Efforts
Five organizations were rewarded by the FIBA Foundation for their successful initiatives:
Abuissa Sports (Qatar)
Andorran Basketball Federation (Andorra)
FUDELA (Ecuador)
La Triade (Burkina Faso)
Papua New Guinea Basketball (Papua New Guinea)
Each organization will receive equipment from PEAK, which can now be applied for through Propose a Project 2026.
“World Basketball Day shines an even stronger spotlight on the grassroots projects and Basketball for Good festivals helping to shape and change lives,” FIBA Secretary General, Andreas Zagklis had commented earlier.
The goal now is to continue similar activations combining World Basketball Day and Basketball For Good every year, with larger and more involved participation each time.
Got an idea that can make a difference? Propose a Project 2026 is now officially open to submissions until March 1!
Apply here to get support from the FIBA Foundation.
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The FIBA Foundation is the social and legacy arm of FIBA that addresses the role of sports and particularly basketball in society, preserving and promoting basketball’s values and its cultural heritage.
The FIBA Foundation believes that basketball has the power to empower, educate and inspire youth and facilitates this by implementing Basketball For Good projects around the world.
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