Due to its values , popularity, universal nature and appeal, football (in all of its forms) can be a viable and practical instrument for achieving social and human development targets, tackling many of the major problems faced by society today, and supporting the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

FIFA's approach to its humanitarian activities has seen a critical evolution in recent years - from a 'charitable giving' approach to a meaningful 'socially responsible, involved, and committed' one.

In line with the agreement that industrialised countries reached at the International Conference on Financing for Development in Monterrey in 2002, i.e. to contribute 0.7% of their GDP towards development aid, FIFA has decided to pledge at least that percentage of its overall revenue to social development through football.

We are convinced of football's social potential and we are committed to development - for the good of the game and for the good of society as a whole.