
Sports Philanthropy Newsstand 6-30-2025
Partnering with FIFA, Global Citizen unveiled the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a bold initiative aiming to raise $100 million to support education and life-skills programming worldwide. Funds will come from ticket sales during the upcoming Club World Cup, as well as proceeds from The Weeknd’s stadium tour and related e-commerce campaigns. Launched amid widening global aid gaps, this effort harnesses the power of soccer and celebrity influence to maintain momentum for humanitarian initiatives.
Travis Kelce announced that his offseason training camp, Tight End University—now entering its sixth year in Nashville—is preparing to expand internationally, with all profits continuing to fund charitable causes. Leveraging growing partnerships and sponsorships, the program aims to elevate the tight end position in football while giving back, highlighting Kelce’s commitment to combining athletic development with meaningful philanthropy.