Javier and Paula Zanetti have decided to set their Foundation up with the
aim of involving all sectors of society, and to lend their support to a very
deprived area of Argentina. The Zanettis have, via their Foundation, created
an mechanism through which the most socially disadvantaged and diversely
talented children can receive, from their infancy, the help and education
that they need at every stage of their lives.

The implementation of this support has as its origin the belief that the
combined strength of individuals can lead to constant and consistent efforts
to solve problems and at the same time can make up for the lack of
government support for the (rural) area; this strength can also reverse the
indifference which characterizes modern society.

It is well known that in times of crisis, such as the one we are currently
living through, the "Each man for himself" mentality (and other
individualistic attitudes) are borne of society's need to protect itself;
these ideas, though, lead to the deterioration of the links and support
which should make up the very essence of a country's social fabric. At
critical times like these, it is right that we should seek a clear and
resolute plan of action which should act through education and sport, both
of which are capable of directly affecting children and recreating those
links. We must not forget that individuals' personalities and consciences
are formed from the very beginnings of childhood.