Generation Amazing Foundation Signs MoU with Saudi Sports for All Federation at Qatar Economic Forum
The Generation Amazing Foundation (GA)
today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Sports for All
Federation (SFA), based in Riyadh, on the sidelines of the 4th
annual Qatar Economic Forum. This landmark agreement aims to bolster education
and development capacity between the two parties, expanding the scope of
positive influence in schools, sports clubs, and communities. HRH Prince Khaled
bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, SFA President, HE Hassan Al-Thawadi,
Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, and
Chairman of the Council of GA and Nasser Al-Khori, Executive Director of GA,
attended the signing ceremony to formalize the partnership.
The agreement, set to last for three years,
between GA and the SFA spans various domains, including co-developing joint
programs for students and communities. The GA will actively collaborate with
the SFA in numerous upcoming events hosted by the Kingdom, to promote values
and knowledge exchange among youth and the next generation. The signing of the
MoU solidifies the ongoing collaboration between the two esteemed
organizations, which commenced earlier this year with the 2024 Global Goals
World Cup in Riyadh.
HE Hassan Al-Thawadi, Secretary-General of
the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, and Chairman of the Council of
GA, said: “We are proud of this impactful partnership with the SFA, as we
strive to integrate the values of sports and development into educational and
community activities. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to
promoting inclusivity, health, equality, and public welfare through sports,
aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.”
HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al
Saud, SFA President, said: “We unite under a shared belief that sports can be
used as a catalyst for positive change. Both organizations are committed to
empowering youth, fostering inclusivity, and nurturing communities, resonating
with our collective dedication to making an impact that transcends boundaries
and inspires populations.”
Nasser Al-Khori, Executive Director of
GA, said: “With the signing of this MoU between GA and the SFA, we are truly
advancing the legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. We envision this to be a transformative collaboration
that will leverage the power of sport to create lasting positive change in our
respective communities and globally.”
Mandated by the Ministry of Sport as part
of Vision 2030, the SFA is dedicated to increasing the percentage of
individuals engaged in physical activity by 2030. The agreement with the GA
aligns with the SFA’s mission to develop partnerships, discover best practices,
and contribute to the realization of Vision 2030 objectives.
Since its inception in 2018, the SFA has
spearheaded many innovative sporting initiatives, significantly increasing
public participation, and raising awareness about the positive impact of sports
on physical and mental well-being.
Originating in 2010, the GA is the social
and human legacy initiative stemming from the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™ .
Harnessing the power of sports, the initiative extends its outreach and
educational efforts to empower youth and communities in need. It imparts
invaluable life skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork, and
organization, impacting the lives of over 1 million individuals in 75
countries.
