Reason 4: Our soccer program uses sports as a vehicle to provide opportunities for education, life skills, and mentorship. “Many people should support Uweza because it is a nice organization. Most players want to join our team because of opportunities like scholarships to high school, college, and university. Thank you very much…
In the words of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, “Sport has the power to align our passion, energy and enthusiasm around a collective cause. And that is precisely when hope can be nurtured and trust can be regained. It is in our collective interest to harness the tremendous power…
Last week, thanks to our partnership with Safe Hands Kenya (Tiba Ni Sisi), our Uweza Soccer Academy coaches joined by some senior team players, were able to carry out a door-to-door distribution of free soap to all of the young soccer players and their families. This also provided a good…
Thank you so much to Fieldtalk for your generous donation of rice. We were able to distribute it to 36 of our men’s and women’s senior soccer team players and know that it will be a big help to them and their families. We are grateful that you thought of…
“The old adage that sports builds character, mental toughness, teamwork and other intangibles that will last a lifetime appears to be especially true for girls and women. Team sports offer lessons to girls that they often don’t get elsewhere, experts say. And research shows experience in sports is a common…
Our soccer and art programs were highlighted in yesterday’s DAILY NATION as examples of fun and productive activities during school holidays!
They did it!!! Yesterday, there was more snow than had been seen on Mt. Kenya since 2000 and the total trek time lasted from 2 am to 7 pm with only an hour break for lunch. But with determination, teamwork, and encouragement from your donations, Maxi and a team of…
#GivingTuesday is just ONE week from today on December 3rd! We have a lot planned and have been spending every Tuesday leading up to the big day celebrating #ThankfulTuesday and hearing from program participants about why they appreciate everyone who supports Uweza. Genti has been a player for our women’s soccer…
