Creating lasting change takes more than one organization. It takes a community willing to show up for one another. On October 11, BaNgaAfayo Initiative Uganda joined Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital and Bbaale Health Center IV for the National Mental Health Run, under the theme “Run for Your Mind. Break the Silence. End the Stigma.” While […]
On 11 September 2026, Kayunga came alive with creativity and innovation as BaNgaAfayo hosted the 1st Rural Robotics Competition, bringing together rural young innovators under the theme “From Local Challenges to Local Solutions.” For us, the competition was more than a robotics event. It was Cradle-toCareer in action. At BaNgaAfayo, our Cradle-to-Career approach supports children […]
Sport is more than entertainment. For young people in rural Kayunga, it can be a pathway to confidence, opportunity, and a bigger vision for the future. At BaNgaAfayo Initiative Uganda, we use Sport for Change to help children and young people develop skills, build confidence, discover their talents, and see possibilities beyond the communities where […]
On 15 August 2026, BaNgaAfayo Initiative Uganda brought young people, teachers, parents, community members, and partners together in Kayunga to celebrate International Youth Day under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations: Advancing Youth Aspirations Through Alcohol Prevention.” The celebration was more than a day of activities. It created a space for young people to speak, […]
A football match can do more than entertain it can open minds, build confidence, and inspire young people to make life-changing decisions. That is exactly what happened during our latest Play- Based Football session in the rural communities of Kayunga under the theme “Youth Against Alcohol.” As the games unfolded, young people laughed, competed, and […]
A football pitch can be more than a place to play it can be a place where young people learn lessons that shape their future. At BaNgaAfayo Initiative Uganda, that’s exactly what happened during our Sports for Change session under the theme “My Health” at Ndeeba Secondary School in Kayunga. As students passed the ball, […]
What if a football could do more than inspire the next athlete? What if it could help a child stay in school, make safer choices, and protect their future? At BaNgaAfayo, this is the power we see in football every day. Through our Sports for Change program, we use the game to create safe spaces […]
Most people see football as a way to improve passing, ball control, speed, or teamwork. At BaNgaAfayo, we see something more. We see an opportunity to start conversations that many young youth rarely have but desperately need. At Suuka Islamic Center for education in Kayunga District, young youth aged 15 to 25 took part in […]
When people think about education, they imagine desks, textbooks, and blackboards. We imagine a football pitch. Not because every child dreams of becoming a professional footballer. But because we’ve seen something remarkable happen there. On the football fields of Kiwooza Primary School in Kayunga District, children aged 6 to 12 are discovering that the game […]
At BaNgaAfayo, football is more than a game it is a powerful tool for learning, growth, and positive change. Through our Football for Change program, every football drill is designed to build not only technical football skills but also the knowledge and confidence young people need to make healthier life choices. As players move through […]