About us
32 years promoting well-being in childhood
We are an international non-profit organization, founded in Madrid on February 8, 1994 and registered in the Register of Foundations of the Ministry of Education by Ministerial Order No. 247. Our institution is chaired by Dr. José Luis Linaza Iglesias and has the secretary of Mr. Antonio Maldonado Rico, promoting initiatives aimed at the integral development of childhood, education, coexistence and social transformation.
MISSION
To promote the well-being and integral development of girls and boys through play, education, research and community participation.
VISION
Construir comunidades más inclusivas, seguras y sostenibles donde la infancia sea protagonista de su propio desarrollo.
GOAL
To promote the integral development and well-being of girls and boys through recreational, educational and community spaces that strengthen coexistence, inclusion and participation.
Our History
1994
🏛️ Foundation in Madrid
The Education and Development Foundation is born, promoting educational and community projects for children.
2005
🧠 Research and Training
FED strengthens training, research and educational support processes.
2010
🧸 Playgroups Projects
School and community playgroups projects are being consolidated, promoting the right to play.
2015
🌱 Environmental Education
Sustainability and environmental awareness programs are being incorporated for girls and boys.
2017
🏆 UAM Alumni Award
Recognition awarded by the Autonomous University of Madrid for FED's social trajectory.
2018
🌎 World Gaming Congress
International participation promoting the right to play and children's well-being.
2025
🇨🇳 Anji Play Recognition
FED is recognized by the Anji Play Research Center in China.
2026
🌈 International Networks FED
Consolidation of international playgroups networks and social transformation.
Our Values
- Inclusion
We promote spaces where all people participate with equality and respect. - Living together
We strengthen relationships based on dialogue, empathy, and a culture of peace. - Right to Play
We defend play as a fundamental right for child development. - Education
We promote meaningful learning that transforms lives and communities. - Sustainability
We promote the care of nature and environmental awareness. - Living Culture
We promote art and creativity as tools for identity and participation.
Transparency and good governance
Our Foundation is committed to respecting its principles and ethical values and ensures compliance with legislation and the codes, policies and other internal regulations that govern its social work.
Whistleblowing Channel
It is the responsibility of the organization to promote a culture of ethics and compliance through the use of the whistleblowing channel.
Activities Report
Our reports record the main actions, projects and impacts developed each year, reflecting the commitment, scope and social transformation driven by the Foundation.
Annual Accounts
We publish our annual accounts as part of our commitment to transparency and responsible management, ensuring the proper and sustainable use of resources allocated to children and the community.
Códigos de Conducta
La Fundación Educación y Desarrollo promueve un código de conducta basado en el respeto, la igualdad, la inclusión, la transparencia y la protección de la infancia. Todas las personas vinculadas a la entidad se comprometen a actuar de manera ética, responsable y respetuosa, fomentando espacios seguros, participativos y libres de cualquier forma de discriminación o violencia.
ABOUT US
History
We are an international non-profit organization, founded in Madrid on February 8, 1994 and registered in the Register of Foundations of the Ministry of Education by Ministerial Order No. 247. Our institution is chaired by Dr. José Luis Linaza Iglesias and has the secretary of Mr. Antonio Maldonado Rico, promoting initiatives aimed at the integral development of childhood, education, coexistence and social transformation.
MISSION
To promote the well-being and integral development of girls and boys through play, education, research and community participation.
VISION
Construir comunidades más inclusivas, seguras y sostenibles donde la infancia sea protagonista de su propio desarrollo.
GOAL
To promote the integral development and well-being of girls and boys through recreational, educational and community spaces that strengthen coexistence, inclusion and participation.
Our History
1994
🏛️ Foundation in Madrid
The Education and Development Foundation is born, promoting educational and community projects for children.
2005
🧠 Research and Training
FED strengthens training, research and educational support processes.
2010
🧸 Playgroups Projects
School and community playgroups projects are being consolidated, promoting the right to play.
2015
🌱 Environmental Education
Sustainability and environmental awareness programs are being incorporated for girls and boys.
2017
🏆 UAM Alumni Award
Recognition awarded by the Autonomous University of Madrid for FED's social trajectory.
2018
🌎 World Gaming Congress
International participation promoting the right to play and children's well-being.
2025
🇨🇳 Anji Play Recognition
FED is recognized by the Anji Play Research Center in China.
2026
🌈 International Networks FED
Consolidation of international playgroups networks and social transformation.
Our Values
🌈 🌈 Inclusion:
We promote spaces where all people participate with equality and respect.
🤝 Living together:
We strengthen relationships based on dialogue, empathy, and a culture of peace.
🧸 Right to Play:
We defend play as a fundamental right for child development.
📚 Education
We promote meaningful learning that transforms lives and communities.
🌱 Sustainability:
We promote the care of nature and environmental awareness.
🎨 Living Culture:
We promote art and creativity as tools for identity and participation.
Transparency and good governance
Our Foundation is committed to respecting its principles and ethical values and ensures compliance with legislation and the codes, policies and other internal regulations that govern its social work.
Whistleblowing Channel
It is the responsibility of the organization to promote a culture of ethics and compliance through the use of the whistleblowing channel.
Activities Report
Our reports record the main actions, projects and impacts developed each year, reflecting the commitment, scope and social transformation driven by the Foundation.
Annual Accounts
We publish our annual accounts as part of our commitment to transparency and responsible management, ensuring the proper and sustainable use of resources allocated to children and the community.
Códigos de Conducta
La Fundación Educación y Desarrollo promueve un código de conducta basado en el respeto, la igualdad, la inclusión, la transparencia y la protección de la infancia. Todas las personas vinculadas a la entidad se comprometen a actuar de manera ética, responsable y respetuosa, fomentando espacios seguros, participativos y libres de cualquier forma de discriminación o violencia.
Know us:
It was established in Madrid on February 8, 1994 and registered in the registry of foundations of the Ministry of Education with No. 247 by ministerial order; on April 6 of the same year it was published in the state bulletin.
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