How Favbet Foundation and Andriy Matyukha supports the development of sports and education for children
How Favbet Foundation and Andriy Matyukha supports the development of sports and education for children (photo: press center)
The charitable organization Favbet Foundation, headed by Andriy Matyuha, implements programs aimed at developing the sports environment in Ukraine. One of its priorities is supporting youth sports and introducing educational projects for coaches and young people.
In January 2025, Favbet Foundation, in cooperation with the FAST organization, launched a training course for coaches and athletes focused on acquiring basic first aid skills. The program is adapted to the needs of the sports environment and aims to prepare individuals who can respond quickly in emergency situations during training or competitions.
The training modules cover three main areas - performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, stopping bleeding using available tools and responding to suspected heart attacks or strokes.
The sessions are delivered through theoretical briefings and practical exercises. The emphasis is on simple and applicable skills that can be used before emergency services arrive.
Between January and February 2025, ten training sessions were held. A total of 212 members of the sports community participated. The attendees represented various disciplines: artistic gymnastics, rowing, athletics, weightlifting, judo, Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling.
In 2025, Favbet Foundation and Andriy Matyuha plan to continue this initiative. According to published plans, by the end of the year more than 1,600 additional individuals from various regions of Ukraine are expected to complete the training. This will help form a better-informed and more prepared community in the field of children’s and youth sports.
The foundation views this area as part of its systematic work to improve safety within the sports environment. Practical training is not considered a one-off event but part of a long-term strategy aimed at reducing health risks for participants in sports activities.
One of the key areas of activity of the Favbet Foundation is the charitable initiative "Superhero Club" implemented within the framework of the Favbet Kids charity program, which is implemented by the Favbet Foundation.
Anyone interested can follow project updates via the official Favbet Foundation Facebook page.
The foundation regularly provides information on open enrollment for the sports sections, schedules of sessions, and conditions for participation in educational programs.
In partnership with the SpartaBox sports club, the foundation organized the “Winter Spartakiad” for children aged 6 to 14. The event included sports activities such as: “Wrestling Basketball”; the “Belt Wrestling” tournament.
The goal of these events was to build teamwork and develop physical skills. Such initiatives contribute to children’s socialization and help improve their resilience in wartime conditions.
Andriy Matyuha and Favbet Foundation see such formats as tools for providing comprehensive support to children during times of crisis.
The foundation focuses on practical measures that deliver direct results:
- training coaches;
- creating free sports environments;
- implementing inclusive educational projects.
Andriy Matyuha emphasizes that investing in children’s development is an investment in the country’s future, one that requires not slogans but effective tools and systemic action.
