GLT and Sport: Sustainability and Social Welfare
“Sport seeks fear in order to dominate it, fatigue in order to triumph and difficulty in order to overcome it”
– Pierre de Coubertin
Global Thinking Foundation (GLT) was born with the mission of promoting financial education, addressing mainly women and vulnerable groups of our society. The Foundation’s commitment is aimed at supporting a culture of conscious savings and the value of money for the economic sustainability of families and economic growth, supporting the global objectives of Agenda 2030 including Goal 8.
Since 2019, Global Thinking Foundation has complemented its educational mission with a concrete commitment to the world of sport, supporting women’s teams and sports organizations united by the goal of promoting inclusion, equal opportunities, and social well-being. Sport is, in fact, an extraordinary tool for preventing discrimination and gender-based violence, challenging stereotypes, and fostering personal and economic independence.
This experience has led to the development of educational programs, scholarships, awareness-raising initiatives in schools, and projects dedicated to athletes, including Paralympic athletes. It has also inspired cultural and film initiatives addressing issues such as discrimination in sport, economic violence, and the risks associated with sports betting. At the same time, the Foundation promotes social reintegration pathways through senior sports activities for women who have embarked on a journey to overcome domestic violence, supported by former athletes who, through their example and civic engagement, serve as genuine ambassadors of equality, respect, and the fight against all forms of violence.
From this shared commitment to common values emerges an empowerment model that views sport not only as a competitive activity, but also as an educational, cultural, and social driver capable of strengthening personal, relational, and economic skills, while contributing to the creation of more inclusive and resilient communities built upon:
- #TeamBuilding and team spirit;
- #Diversity as a value and an opportunity;
- #Inclusion and the fight against violence in sport;
- #Respect for rules, people, and the dignity of every individual;
- #SocialCommitment and collaboration with local communities;
- #Individual and collective responsibility;
- #Resilience, solidarity, and mutual support;
- #EconomicIndependence and empowerment;
- #Prevention of gender-based violence and discrimination;
- #Physical, mental, and social well-being as the foundation for full participation in community life.
The three sports teams
to contribute to the development and realization of the person without distinction of age, sex, origins, beliefs and opinions, because Sport is a unique opportunity for action and reflection and to transform our societies guaranteeing a peaceful and supportive future to new generations.
Our favourite teams
Global Thinking Foundation promotes the role of women in sport, combining financial education and women’s empowerment. It supports women’s sports teams and others, creating opportunities for growth, inclusion and economic independence.
ASD Livorno Calcio Femminile
ASD Livorno Calcio Femminile was founded in 2015. GLT Foundation has supported it since 2025.
Maxibasket Donne
The MaxiBasket Women was born in 2018. GLT Foundation has supported it since 2021.
Vero Volley
Vero Volley Monza Femminile was founded in 2008. GLT Foundation has supported it since 2021.
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Scholarships “WOMEN SPORT GLT AWARD” and Study Awards A.s 2025/2026:
Regulations for the awarding of 5 Scholarships and 5 Sports and Scholastic Merit Awards, in order to help remove socio-economic obstacles that could condition the scholastic and sports career of female students and athletes belonging to less affluent families or in difficult circumstances.
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VITTORIA BIANCO SCHOLARSHIP
Global Thinking Foundation has launched the ‘Vittoria Bianco’ scholarship competition, aimed at male and female students from the University of Salento, the University of Bari and the University of Foggia.
The scholarships are intended to support our mission of promoting sport and inclusion.
For more information click here and scroll to the bottom of the page.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND WOMEN SPORT AWARDS
From 2021 to 2024, 25 prizes and 30 scholarships were distributed with the aim of helping and stimulating young women’s interest in sport and study, encouraging them to combine the two activities.
WOMEN LECCE
ASD Salento Women Soccer (SWS) was founded in October 2000, representing a reality deeply rooted in the Salento area, made up of a group of girls of all ages, from 10 years old upwards.
In December 2019, from the ‘marriage’ with the men’s Serie A team U.S. Lecce, Women Lecce was born.
Global Thinking Foundation partnered with Women Lecce from 2020 to 2024. During this period, numerous activities were carried out with the athletes and the ‘nursery’ of new promises, through webinars and meetings in which the topics of the projects ‘ImmaginiAMO Sostenibile’ and ‘Libere di…VIVERE’ were discussed, creating opportunities for debate on the topics of sustainability, financial education and civic and digital education.
In addition, prize competitions and scholarships were made available to support the players, contributing to their personal and sporting growth.