Fundació Brafa

Sports education through soccer and basketball

Fundació Brafa is a sports school based in Barcelona that trains children and young adults ages 4–20 in soccer and basketball. Its programs combine introductory sports instruction with a competency-based curriculum focused on students’ personal development.

Activities and programs

• Sports school: introductory and ongoing soccer and basketball instruction for children and young adults.
• Inclusive sports: a program for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• B-Champion Training Plan: a free program helping coaches develop 20 leadership competencies.
• Soccer +30: a soccer program for adults over 30.
• Masters Leagues: organizer of 7-a-side and 5-a-side soccer leagues in Barcelona.
• Spes Program: support for people who are unemployed or at risk of social exclusion.
• Facility rentals: soccer fields and a multi-sport court for sports, children’s parties, and other uses.

Community impact

Revenue from leagues, facility rentals, and games helps fund scholarships for students at the sports school. The organization also runs campaigns promoting sportsmanship, including #noseashooligan, and produces educational videos. Each year, it submits an activity report and financial information to the foundation oversight authority.

Contact

Address: 75 Artesanía Street, 08042 Barcelona. Phone: 93 359 01 16. Email: info@brafa.org. Public transportation access: Ronda de Dalt, Exit 3; Canyelles station on Metro Line 3; and bus routes 27, 31, 47, 71, and 81.