Backing initiatives that foster solidarity among people and communities, and that promote social justice focused on protecting the most vulnerable and those at risk of exclusion.
Commitment to social inclusion
Cycling for inclusion
Cádiz – El Puerto Crossing
The Cádiz – El Puerto Crossing is a historic open-water swim that promotes inclusive sport and respect for the environment, encouraging participation across all ages.
Orbea Foundation supports this event by facilitating athlete participation, promoting sporting values, inclusion and a shared experience of the sea in this iconic race.
Help make sport a tool for inclusion, promoting values of effort and community in a natural and accessible environment for all.
Chris Nikic 1% Better
Chris Nikic inspires people with disabilities to overcome challenges through sport. His “1% better every day” philosophy promotes inclusion and equal opportunity.
We support his mission by providing resources and collaboration to encourage inclusive sport, showing that with support and determination, anything is possible.
We promote social justice by improving access to sport for people with disabilities, breaking down barriers and building a fairer, more inclusive society.
Athletes for Hope
Athletes for Hope connects athletes with solidarity projects to create positive social impact. Through physical activity, they promote inclusion and wellbeing in vulnerable communities.
We support their mission by providing resources and collaboration to help more athletes inspire real change and bring sport to those who need it most.
We foster social justice through sport, promoting opportunities for at-risk groups and building a fairer, more compassionate society.
Cyclits Cycling Collective
Cyclits Cycling Collective is an organisation that fights sexism in cycling, promotes the inclusion of women and marginalised groups, and creates safe, accessible spaces for everyone.
Orbea Foundation supports the Cyclits Cycling Collective in its mission to promote gender equality and ensure inclusive access to cycling for all.
Promote cycling as a tool for social integration, with a focus on including women and marginalised groups, aligned with social justice and the protection of the most vulnerable.
Bizikletaz Adinik Ez
Bizikletaz Adinik Ez (BAE), Cycling Without Age in Basque, works to improve the quality of life of older people and those with functional diversity, encouraging intergenerational cooperation through rides in tricycles.
Orbea Foundation supports BAE’s purpose by contributing to urban mobility and the wellbeing of older people and those with functional diversity through tricycle-based activities.
Promote cycling as a means of inclusion and well-being for disadvantaged groups, fostering solidarity and social justice for vulnerable groups.
Opicure
OpiCure is an organisation focused on raising awareness about opioid abuse, redefining best recovery practices and promoting positive change in the Utah community.
Orbea Foundation supports OpiCure’s mission by helping integrate the cycling community to raise awareness of opioid abuse and promote recovery.
Promote cycling as a tool for social integration, supporting the recovery and wellbeing of vulnerable groups at risk of exclusion.
A vehicle for change
Alliances for social change
Mundukide
Mundukide is an NGO that promotes comprehensive and sustainable development in communities across Africa and South America, supporting cooperation and social integration.
Orbea Foundation supports Mundukide’s socio-economic programme in the provinces of Niassa and Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, where widespread poverty affects a largely rural population. The programme works with thousands of families to adopt new crops and techniques, improve agriculture and access markets.
Help farming families in northern Mozambique improve productivity, increase income and enhance their living conditions.
UNICEF
UNICEF works globally to protect children’s rights, ensuring access to education, healthcare, safe water, protection and a fair, sustainable future.
Orbea Foundation supports UNICEF in Guinea-Bissau by improving access to water and hygiene in schools through the construction and rehabilitation of latrines and education on menstrual hygiene.
Contribute to the well-being of children in Guinea-Bissau, ensuring access to safe learning environments, supporting their development and securing their right to a better future.
Promoting inclusion through entrepreneurship
Urbegi Foundation
Fundación Urbegi focuses on promoting employment inclusion for people in vulnerable situations, offering training, guidance and inclusive strategies to facilitate job access.
During the Desafío Marruecos, with Orbea’s support, recipients of the Lo Imposible Awards completed five bike stages across the Atlas Mountains, gaining over 4,000 metres of elevation and delivering humanitarian aid after the 2023 earthquake.
Promote social justice and solidarity, protecting vulnerable groups and fostering environmental sustainability.
Cruz Roja Dana Valencia
Cruz Roja DANA Valencia works to mitigate the effects of the DANA storm by offering humanitarian aid, logistical support and resources to help those affected by natural disasters.
Orbea Foundation collaborates with Cruz Roja in its response plan, providing support to cover urgent needs and assist in community recovery.
Promote solidarity with those affected by natural disasters, supporting their recovery and strengthening their resilience to future emergencies.
RENA100DO
Rena100do is a project by Fundación Cre100do and its business community to support companies affected by the DANA storm, encouraging economic and social recovery in the Valencia region.
Orbea Foundation contributes to this initiative to help rebuild and strengthen the business network, promoting resilience after the impact of the storm.
Support solidarity with communities affected by natural disasters, helping them recover and ensuring a sustainable future for both businesses and society.