At the foundation, we merge a passion for football with a mission to bring about significant change. From community sports events to innovative aid programs, our organization is committed to driving social change. Equal opportunities for boys and girls around the world.
‘Same game, same rules’.
Tximist, a ray of inspiration. The foundation takes its name from Juan Carlos Samaniego, known as ‘Tximist’, Real Sociedad’s physical trainer who was always committed to sportsmen and women. Tximist is passion, effort, sacrifice and energy, and his example and values continue to inspire many people. Your values are our values.
Over 12,000 football players have taken center stage in the international Tximist Cup tournament, and more than 20,000 individuals have participated in our events and training sessions promoting empowerment and leadership in sports by providing support and resources for women and girls worldwide.
An International Women’s Football Tournament that, since 2016, has seen the participation of more than 12,000 players from over 20 different countries. Participating clubs are invited based on their efforts in promoting women’s sports.
TheEqualityBall® is the ball of equality and will be rolled through schools, fields, towns, countries, and cities to convey its message and purpose for equal rights and opportunities for boys and girls through soccer.
SAME GAME, SAME RULES.
TheEqualityBall® is a symbol, a transformative ball that promotes equality, in soccer and in life, to eliminate the differences that still exist on and off the field.
We created the first training barriers built with real phrases of discrimination, symbolizing the obstacles that girls and women face every day, both on and off the field.
These barriers aim to show the collective need to break and overcome them, turning the problem itself into an extra source of motivation.
The TXIMIST FOUNDATION joins Football for the Goals, a United Nations initiative that encourages the global football community to use football to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
More Information: www.un.org/en/footballforthegoals
Tximist Foundation has been recognized in the second edition of the BBK and Cadena SER Euskadi ODS Awards, which honor organizations committed to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Our president, Aintzane Encinas, accepted the award on behalf of the foundation. The prize was presented by Rafael Orbegozo, Advisor to the Presidency of Iberdrola.
Tximist Foundation has been recognized with the Konpromisoa level in the first edition of the Euskadi Agenda 2030 Award, which highlights organizations committed to the Sustainable Development Goals.
The ceremony took place at Lehendakaritza and was presided over by Lehendakari Imanol Pradales.
This award promotes the integration of the SDGs into organizational management as a key element for sustainable competitiveness.
Tximist Foundation has received the Euskalit Public Award for the video “Igualdad en juego”, a piece that shows how the Tximist Cup promotes equal opportunities and creates new role models through sport.
This recognition strengthens our commitment to a more inclusive society. Thank you to everyone who voted for us and supports keeping equality in play.
Tximist Foundation has been honored with the Gipuzkoarren Kirola Award, a recognition that highlights our commitment to sport as a tool for social transformation.
The award acknowledges our work in promoting equal opportunities, inspiring positive role models for younger generations, and fostering a more inclusive sports culture from Gipuzkoa to the world.
