The Kai Havertz Foundation

Kinderpalliativstation „Zeitinsel“ in Leverkusen – Projekt der Kai Havertz Stiftung

Personally, my focus is on supporting children, young people and older people whose everyday lives are limited by illness or disability.

Kai Havertz Stiftung

Because I love sport, my foundation is of course also dedicated to youth sports development.

Above all, sport should be seen as a chance to grow as a person, to discover the joy of moving and to share experiences together, not as something that’s all about performance.

Kai Havertz Stiftung

Another cause close to my heart is the special bond between humans and animals and what it can achieve.

My goal is to bring these two areas together, so that animals can provide real therapeutic value for people in need.

In a nutshell:

What the foundation stands for

The foundation supports projects that help in these areas:

  • Youth & elderly care

    Some people need more support than others – not because they’re less strong, but because that’s how life has turned out. Kids growing up with illness or poverty. Older people who need someone by their side. Families who shouldn’t have to face their hardest moments alone.

    We believe dignity, care and genuine attention should never come down to luck. That’s why we support people and initiatives that look exactly where others look away – and make a difference every single day.

  • Youth sports development

    Sport brings people together – everyone. Not just the talented or the ambitious, but every kid who wants to join in, belong and try things out.

    Sport builds community, boosts confidence and opens doors – regardless of background, ability or disability. We support people and initiatives who see sport this way: as a space for connection, personal growth and real togetherness. Because every young person deserves to know that feeling: I belong.

  • Animal welfare

    The bond between humans and animals is something truly unique and it can achieve things we would barely think possible. Especially for the seriously ill, we witness time and again the remarkable impact that animal-assisted therapy can have.

    For people with disabilities, animals often become a bridge back to society, enabling a level of participation that was previously unimaginable.

    That is exactly why this connection means so much to us. We are committed to promoting animal-assisted therapy so that even more people can benefit from this healing power.

Kai Havertz Stiftung

In the foundation’s work, I’m supported by my wife, my family and close friends who have been by my side for many years.

On top of that, there’s an advisory board whose members each bring their own expertise to specific areas of our work. Together, we combine passion, vision and know-how to bring our projects to life and see them through.

Let me introduce:

Together with you, we want to build a platform for change – a place where people come together and make a real difference, through compassion and movement.


That’s why you can donate. And if money is tight but the will is there, we’re open to meaningful partnerships through donations in kind and hands-on help.