Richard krajicek foundation

Our approach is unique.

Austin krajicek At the Italian Open , Krajicek reached the final, before losing in four sets to the reigning champion, Thomas Muster. Thomas Muster. Stuttgart , Germany. May

In collaboration with municipalities we create Krajicek Playgrounds where children can do sports and play outside in a socially safe environment, close to home. They are guided by professional community sport coaches (min. 2 activities per week) and by our Krajicek Scholars: youngsters from the community who, in return for a scholarship, regularly organise activities on their Playground.

Over 25 years of experience

The Krajicek Foundation was founded in by former tennis player Richard Krajicek.

After his victory at Wimbledon () he decided to organise a tennis clinic in a deprived neighbourhood in stead of a celebratory ceremony. He was touched by their sincere joy but also shocked to learn that many of them had never held a tennis racket before. He learned that for many it wasn’t common to do sports or play outside.

Right then and there he decided to try and make a positive change in their lives.

Krajicek Playgrounds

In the Netherlands there are approximately , children who grow up in poverty and for whom regularly doing sports or playing outside aren’t common.

Richard krajicek foundation Andre Agassi. Paul Verweel concludeert dat het Krajicek Scholarshipprogramma goud is voor de wijk! Sydney , Australia. He beat former champion Michael Stich in the fourth round and met Sampras in the quarterfinals.

That’s why the Krajicek Foundation provides them with socially safe playgrounds, close to home, where they can do sports, play, discover and make new friends. Together with local municipalities we create Krajicek Playgrounds and regularly organise activities with the help of the community sport coaches and our Krajicek Scholars.

Currently we have Krajicek Playgrounds in 40 Dutch municipalities with a reach of over 5, children.

In the current academic year we support youngsters via our Krajicek Scholarship Programme and, in total we have awarded over 2, scholarships since the start of the programme in

Through our activities, and in collaboration with our partners, we want to contribute to the positive development of Dutch youth, and thus an active, social and connected society.

If you are interested in learning more about the Krajicek Foundation or would like to make a donation, then please don’t hesitate to contact us via info