Kinder- und Jugendfußball Jena – Stiftung zur Förderung des Fußballnachwuchses

The Kinder- und Jugendfußball Jena – Foundation for the Promotion of Youth Football was established in 2011 in Jena and pursues a variety of charitable objectives. It supports sports, education, research, science, and health, provides charitable social assistance, promotes international understanding as well as youth development and youth welfare. The focus is on the football training of talented children and adolescents primarily from Jena and the surrounding area – for example, through qualification measures for coaches and trainers, scholarships for outstanding young players, organization of football clubs in daycare centers and primary schools, social support projects, as well as the hosting of competitions and international tournaments.

Our mission is the sustainable strengthening of youth football in Jena and the surrounding area. We aim to introduce young people to the sport in the long term through qualified football training, social support, and shared community experiences, while securing local clubs as centers of excellence. At the same time, we are committed to social integration and equal opportunities, enabling children and young people to participate in club sports regardless of their background or financial means.

Our funding programs are aimed at children and adolescents in Jena and the surrounding region who demonstrate interest and talent in football – regardless of social or cultural background. We also support local coaches and trainers through training and further education. Additional target groups include local sports clubs, daycare centers, and primary schools that offer football clubs, as well as socially disadvantaged youth, whom we assist with subsidies, material support, and scholarships to facilitate their participation in sports.