football to advance education, healthcare and
enterprise in deprived African communities.
football to advance education, healthcare and
enterprise in deprived African communities.
ABOUT
ABOUT
FIRST CHANGE
At Africa on the Ball we know change is hard and that sustainable positive change is really hard. However, we also believe in the power of football to change lives for the better. That’s why we keep our work simple, with clear objectives. We use football to promote positive change: health messages, education, community development, gender equality. We give young people – boys and girls – the chance to play football in a structured way, as part of a team. And as part of that team, we help them to learn new things and give something back to their community through outreach programmes.
THEN DEVELOPMENT
Development is messy. It’s political. To get things done, you need to pick sides. We pick the side of our players and their families. We ask them how we can help. What they need. What the community needs. What matters to them. Africa on the Ball is a team in every sense of the word. We work together to achieve goals as well as score them.
And there’s always room for new teammates!
FIRST CHANGE
At Africa on the Ball we know change is hard and that sustainable positive change is really hard. However, we also believe in the power of football to change lives for the better.
That’s why we keep our work simple, with clear objectives. We use football to promote positive change: health messages, education, community development, gender equality. We give young people – boys and girls – the chance to play football in a structured way, as part of a team.
And as part of that team, we help them to learn new things and give something back to their community through outreach programmes.
THEN DEVELOPMENT
Development is messy. It’s political. To get things done, you need to pick sides. We pick the side of our players and their families. We ask them how we can help. What they need.
What the community needs. What matters to them. Africa on the Ball is a team in every sense of the word. We work together to achieve goals as well as score them.
And there’s always room for new teammates!
WHERE YOUR DONATIONS GO
01.
Advancing Education
We deliver an educational scholarship fund for community members and are building a community center and library.
02.
Advancing Healthcare
We deliver a nutrition & food programme, delivering first aid courses and running community tournaments promoting health messages, such as HIV/AIDS awareness.
03.
Advancing Enterprise
We aim to support community members into employment and enterprise opportunities.
The result
Healthy and sustainable communities
01.
Advancing Education
We deliver an educational scholarship fund for community members and are building a community center and library.
02.
Advancing Healthcare
We deliver a nutrition & food programme, delivering first aid courses and running community tournaments promoting health messages, such as HIV/AIDS awareness.
03.
Advancing Enterprise
We aim to support community members into employment and enterprise opportunities.
The result
Healthy and sustainable communities
Africa on the Ball is a small charity whose work is almost entirely funded through our supporters and donors.
We aim to keep our overheads in the UK as low as possible to ensure as much donated money as possible goes towards our aims and objectives in Africa.
Therefore, you can be safe in the knowledge your money is going to support young people’s development in Africa.
“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to unite in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination.”
– Nelson Mandela
– Nelson Mandela
WHY DONATE
Football teaches essential life skills such as communication, leadership, motivation and discipline.
It helps give young people a focus, keeping them from the temptation of drugs and alcohol, both of which are major problems in certain areas of Africa.
“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to unite in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination.” – Nelson Mandela
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GOVERNANCE
TRUSTEES
“I really didn’t have to think about saying yes to become a patron of Africa on the Ball because I really believe in what the organisation does. Having been to Zambia, I’ve seen the impact organisations such as Africa on the Ball can have in helping young people. Football can be a great tool to engage young people and help them in all walks of life. I look back with great fondness on my time in Zambia and encourage people to get involved with Africa on the Ball’s work helping to develop education and healthcare in communities through football.”
Jimmy Bone
Former Partick Thistle, St Mirren, Celtic and Hearts
player and former Power Dynamos manager
GOVERNANCE
TRUSTEES
“I really didn’t have to think about saying yes to become a patron of Africa on the Ball because I really believe in what the organisation does. Having been to Zambia, I’ve seen the impact organisations such as Africa on the Ball can have in helping young people. Football can be a great tool to engage young people and help them in all walks of life. I look back with great fondness on my time in Zambia and encourage people to get involved with Africa on the Ball’s work helping to develop education and healthcare in communities through football.”
Jimmy Bone
Former Partick Thistle, St Mirren, Celtic and Hearts
player and former Power Dynamos manager
NEWS
Introducing our newest volunteer – Johnny Gillispie
A warm welcome to our newest volunteer, Johnny! He will be helping out with AOTB – and we’re so excited to have him! Johnny spoke on why he joined AOTB… “I joined AOTB because for me, football has grown beyond a passion and become an obsession. Perhaps the main reason for this is football’s potential…
Join the Team: Trustees Wanted
We’re delighted to announce we’re looking to recruit new Trustees to our board to support the development and impact of our work. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability and seek an appropriate mix of Board members from all sectors and backgrounds. You can learn more about…
Glasgow on the Ball Launch Lottery
Glasgow on the Ball, our fundraising football team, has launched a weekly lottery to help raise vital funds for our work. Run through ‘Our Club Lotto’, players can play for as little as £1 per week and win prizes (including cash), all while supporting the fundraising efforts of Glasgow on the Ball and subsequently, our…
Introducing Sophie Oeyen
We’re very pleased to introduce our supporters, friends and followers to Sophie Oeyen who has joined the Africa on the Ball team as Head of Partnerships. Sophie’s is currently in the last year of a Business Administration degree from the University of Amsterdam and is volunteering with us in a part-time capacity. Her role will…
Black Friday Discount On AOTB Merchandise
Black Friday is coming and we’re offering 20% off any purchases made at our online store. Our products include a bundle of Africa on the Ball/Glasgow on the Ball top quality merchandise (as pictured). All proceeds from our store fund our work in Zambia, using the power of football to change lives. Simply use the…
Buy One, Donate One! The Perfect Ethical Chirstmas Present for a Football Fan
We are delighted to announce a collaboration with Alive and Kicking whereby you can buy this peach of a football and donate one to our work in Zambia in the process. Alive and Kicking is the world’s only not-for-profit ball manufacturer. Their centres across sub-Saharan Africa create hundreds of ethical jobs for adults facing disadvantage.…
NEWS
Introducing our newest volunteer – Johnny Gillispie
A warm welcome to our newest volunteer, Johnny! He will be helping out with AOTB – and we’re so excited to have him! Johnny spoke on why he joined AOTB… “I joined AOTB because for me, football has grown beyond a passion and become an obsession. Perhaps the main reason for this is football’s potential…
Join the Team: Trustees Wanted
We’re delighted to announce we’re looking to recruit new Trustees to our board to support the development and impact of our work. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability and seek an appropriate mix of Board members from all sectors and backgrounds. You can learn more about…
Glasgow on the Ball Launch Lottery
Glasgow on the Ball, our fundraising football team, has launched a weekly lottery to help raise vital funds for our work. Run through ‘Our Club Lotto’, players can play for as little as £1 per week and win prizes (including cash), all while supporting the fundraising efforts of Glasgow on the Ball and subsequently, our…
Introducing Sophie Oeyen
We’re very pleased to introduce our supporters, friends and followers to Sophie Oeyen who has joined the Africa on the Ball team as Head of Partnerships. Sophie’s is currently in the last year of a Business Administration degree from the University of Amsterdam and is volunteering with us in a part-time capacity. Her role will…
Black Friday Discount On AOTB Merchandise
Black Friday is coming and we’re offering 20% off any purchases made at our online store. Our products include a bundle of Africa on the Ball/Glasgow on the Ball top quality merchandise (as pictured). All proceeds from our store fund our work in Zambia, using the power of football to change lives. Simply use the…
Buy One, Donate One! The Perfect Ethical Chirstmas Present for a Football Fan
We are delighted to announce a collaboration with Alive and Kicking whereby you can buy this peach of a football and donate one to our work in Zambia in the process. Alive and Kicking is the world’s only not-for-profit ball manufacturer. Their centres across sub-Saharan Africa create hundreds of ethical jobs for adults facing disadvantage.…
