With the Support of the Kaizen Foundation, the Antetokounmpo Academy increased the number of children participating in its program.
The Kaizen Foundation, a Social Purpose Foundation, funded exclusively by Kaizen Gaming, has partnered with the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation to support the Antetokounmpo Academy.
The Antetokounmpo Academy is a community program that combines basketball training with educational support for boys and girls aged 10 to 17 from low-income families and it focuses on developing skills both on and off the court, while promoting social inclusion and excellence.
During the 2023-2024 academic year, the Kaizen Foundation supported the Antetokounmpo Academy by increasing the number of children who can participate in the program free of charge. Through its funding, the Kaizen Foundation facilitates the transportation of children to the Academy’s two training grounds at Sepolia and Elinorosson, the organization of mental health workshops and the empowerment of students and their families overall.
Panos Konstantopoulos, Kaizen Foundation’s president, stated: “The story of the Antetokounmpo brothers is a great example of how sports can change the life of a family. Of course, not everyone is going to become a professional athlete, but this is not the point. The point is behind what sports offer to our lives; the pure joy, the discipline needed to improve ourselves, the teamwork, the confidence and the faith in ourselves. For these reasons we are very happy to inaugurate our partnership with the Charles Antetokounmpo Foundation by supporting the Antetokounmpo Academy. We hope that through this partnership we can inspire and give hope to more children.“
Lauren Cochlin, Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation’s Executive Director, commented: “From the start, the Academy’s goal has been to offer children from low-income families the chance to engage with basketball and be inspired by real athletes, as well as educational workshops. We are particularly excited to have the Kaizen Foundation as a partner, as this collaboration enables us to extend this invaluable opportunity to even more children.”
About the Kaizen Foundation
The Kaizen Foundation is a Social Purpose Foundation, funded exclusively by Kaizen Gaming, one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world. It envisions to serve as a catalyst for positive change on a global scale in partnership with local communities, NGOs, private and public institutions. The Kaizen Foundation’s mission is to deliver initiatives with long-term impact that foster innovation and improve all aspects of people’s lives with a focus on three core areas: society, education and the environment.
About the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation
The Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation was founded in 2022 by NBA superstars Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo and their family. The global foundation provides necessary resources to organizations that help people and communities. CAFF is inspired by the example of Charles and Veronica Antetokounmpo, who taught their family that the opportunities we receive are not just for enriching ourselves, and that each of us has a responsibility to help others achieve their dreams. CAFF is fueling a global movement to dramatically improve the quality of life of millions of people.
For more information visit: https://caff.foundation
More details and information about the Antetokounmpo Academy:
https://www.antetokounbrosacademy.net/en
