Sport for Change

Sport is mentioned in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as a unifying force and a vehicle for inclusion which contributes to peace, the empowerment of women and of young people, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Ba Nga Afayo Initiative Uganda harnesses the power of sport to create positive change in the lives of disadvantaged young people in the rural and marginalized communities where we work. BaNgaAfayo’s work helps to make young people and their communities healthier, safer and more successful.

Why Sport

Sport is energetic, inclusive and enjoyable, but BaNgaAfayo’s goal isn’t just about having fun. BaNgaAfayo believes in the power of sport to transform lives and to broaden ambitions. Sport teaches key skills such as teamwork, understanding and self-discipline, brings people together, creates pride in a community, breaks down social boundaries, and inspires people to make a difference in their own lives and for others. Through sport, we can empower young people to kick-start a cycle of positive change that echoes throughout their entire community.

Support Our Sports Programs

By supporting our sports programs, you are helping us achieve our goal of creating meaningful opportunities for children, building lives and empowering communities. As we continue to grow, we continue to raise our sights – and your support is needed more than ever!

Sport for change programs

We are focused on using the power of sport to help children and youth on their pathway to success. Our programs improve education outcomes, improve health & wellbeing, raise sexual health awareness, promote gender equality and build life-skills.

Girls In The Game

Girls in the Game is designed to increase and sustain girls’ and young women’s participation in sport and physical activity within our communities while influencing schools, communities and government to ensure sport is open to all women and girls.

The Big Sister Project

The Big Sister Project, designed by girls for girls is a supportive and kind space to get young girls to discover their journey to getting physically active in sport whilst enabling them to navigate the changes of puberty with a helping hand from older teenage girls.

Community Youth Tournaments

These are organized league sports and recreation programs offering volleyball, netball, basketball and soccer for children and youth ages 7-18 yrs in our communities. This program aims to increase opportunities for physical activity, social interaction and recognition through high-quality structured sports programming.

Skills Development

Sports Training & Skill Development is a year – round fundamental and sports development program for young players looking to develop or improve their skills in different sports. The program offers sessions for beginners and intermediate players both girls & boys ages 7 – 18.