Build a World of Play
Thanks to you, the LEGO Foundation gives millions of children the chance to play and learn. Find out more about what we do – and why we do it.
Build A World Of Play
Who is the LEGO Foundation?
The LEGO Foundation was set up by the founders of the LEGO Group, the Kirk Kristiansen family, over 30 years ago to ensure that as many kids as possible have access to play and learning.
The LEGO Foundation owns 25% of the LEGO Group.
That means that a portion of our company’s overall profits goes directly into the funding of the LEGO Foundation’s research, projects, activities and partnerships.
For example, in 2021, the LEGO Foundation provided our initiatives with grants of US$443.9 million to help children reach their full potential through play.
So the next time your family builds with LEGO® bricks, you’ll not only help your children learn through play, you’ll help millions of other children around the world do the same.
Together, we can Build a World of Play for every child.
Why is play so important?
When children play, they learn. Simple.
Play has the power to change lives. We believe it’s the best way to help children reach their full potential and learn life-long skills. That’s why our mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through play.
Because play teaches kids about skills that will help them thrive in the rapidly-changing world that is the 21st century. Let’s have a look at some of them now…
We want to use play to transform the lives of over 75 million children every year by 2032
The LEGO Foundation’s initiatives drive long-term lasting change, while addressing the immediate critical needs of the most vulnerable children and ensure they can access learning and play. We join forces with partners in over 32 countries to extend our reach and expertise so we can make the biggest impact.
Examples of the projects and activities we support include:
Humanitarian efforts to ensure children affected by crises have access to play and playful learning as with Sesame Workshops and Save the Children.
Research with partners including the University of Cambridge, into the impact and value that play and playful learning can have on a child’s development.
Education programs with partners to ensure children learn valuable life-long skills through play at school or in educational settings, including with the Scratch Foundation.
We place a focus on projects that ensure children in the communities where the LEGO Group has offices, shops and factories are able to learn through play.
