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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“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
“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
Government Funding Grant
Africa on the Ball Awarded Scottish Government Grant Funding The Scottish Government has announced that Africa on the Ball is to receive a £15,000 grant from its International Development Small Grants Fund, administered by the Corra Foundation. The grant is one of ten made to small charities based in Scotland and active in Africa or…
Africa on the Ball Awarded Scottish Government Grant Funding
The Scottish Government has announced that Africa on the Ball is to receive a £15,000 grant from its International Development Small Grants Fund, administered by the Corra Foundation. The grant is one of ten made to small charities based in Scotland and active in Africa or Asia. It will help us to develop our leadership,…
Donation to Africa On The Ball
DONATION TO AFRICA ON THE BALL We are absolutely delighted to share the news that philanthropist Colin Weir has made a significant donation to Africa on the Ball. The grant of £15,000 from The Colin Weir Foundation will support the charity’s work in Zambia using football to promote health and wellbeing, community development, gender equality…
Babvuto’s Story
Mabvuto is Kalingalinga on the Ball’s rock in defence and has played for the team in this position since 2011. A strapping six-foot tough tackler, Mabvuto is a gentle giant. Unfortunately, both Mabvuto’s parents died when he was young, forcing him to go live with one of his aunts. When she sadly passed away, Mabvuto…
Bernard’s Story
Can football change a life? Yes! Bernard suffers from a growth deficiency condition and although he is the same age as most of the players of the team, he is significantly smaller. Despite his physical challenges he has a lot to contribute and is always the first to volunteer for tasks and activities. Bernard is…
Kelvin’s Story
Changing a life through football Kelvin is the team coach and has been instrumental in Kalingalinga on the Ball’s success. While now he is respected by all members of the team, his past hasn’t always been so positive. Just a few years prior to taking over the coaching of the side, Kelvin would often drink…
NEWS
Government Funding Grant
Africa on the Ball Awarded Scottish Government Grant Funding The Scottish Government has announced that Africa on the Ball is to receive a £15,000 grant from its International Development Small Grants Fund, administered by the Corra Foundation. The grant is one of ten made to small charities based in Scotland and active in Africa or…
Africa on the Ball Awarded Scottish Government Grant Funding
The Scottish Government has announced that Africa on the Ball is to receive a £15,000 grant from its International Development Small Grants Fund, administered by the Corra Foundation. The grant is one of ten made to small charities based in Scotland and active in Africa or Asia. It will help us to develop our leadership,…
Donation to Africa On The Ball
DONATION TO AFRICA ON THE BALL We are absolutely delighted to share the news that philanthropist Colin Weir has made a significant donation to Africa on the Ball. The grant of £15,000 from The Colin Weir Foundation will support the charity’s work in Zambia using football to promote health and wellbeing, community development, gender equality…
Babvuto’s Story
Mabvuto is Kalingalinga on the Ball’s rock in defence and has played for the team in this position since 2011. A strapping six-foot tough tackler, Mabvuto is a gentle giant. Unfortunately, both Mabvuto’s parents died when he was young, forcing him to go live with one of his aunts. When she sadly passed away, Mabvuto…
Bernard’s Story
Can football change a life? Yes! Bernard suffers from a growth deficiency condition and although he is the same age as most of the players of the team, he is significantly smaller. Despite his physical challenges he has a lot to contribute and is always the first to volunteer for tasks and activities. Bernard is…
Kelvin’s Story
Changing a life through football Kelvin is the team coach and has been instrumental in Kalingalinga on the Ball’s success. While now he is respected by all members of the team, his past hasn’t always been so positive. Just a few years prior to taking over the coaching of the side, Kelvin would often drink…
