In the slums of Kawala, Bwaise, and other underserved communities across Uganda, thousands of youth wake up every day surrounded by poverty, violence, and hopelessness.
For many of them, the world has never handed them a plan—only pain.
But at Fecane Child Foundation, we’ve seen that even in the most difficult environments, transformation is possible. And this month, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the most powerful tools we’ve found for that transformation:
⚽ SPORT. NOT JUST A GAME—A LIFELINE.
Sport—especially football—has become far more than a recreational activity for the children and youth we serve.
It is a bridge to mental healing, character building, and future leadership.
From kids recovering from addiction and abuse, to teenagers on the edge of street crime, football has offered them:
- Structure
- Mentorship
- Belonging
- Discipline
- Hope
Take Kabaya (Junior), for example. Once caught in a cycle of violence, he now leads warm-ups, encourages younger players, and shares his testimony to prevent others from going down the same path.
This is not hype. This is lived impact.
🎯 Our Goal: Equip and Empower 100 Youth This Month
To scale this program, we are launching a Football-for-Empowerment Kit Drive throughout June.
Each kit is more than gear—it’s a doorway to a 6-month structured support program that combines:
- ⚽ Football training sessions
- 🧠 Life skills development
- 🗣 Peer mentorship and trauma support
- 🛡️ Protection training (gender-based violence, substance abuse, conflict resolution)
💸 Cost per Kit: $50
Your donation provides:
- A complete set of training gear
- Football jersey, shoes, and safe cleats
- Cones, ball, and whistle
- Coaching resources and refreshments
- Access to our full youth mentorship program
🌍 Why This Matters
In Uganda, 78% of the population is under 30. Unemployment, crime, drug use, and trauma are growing threats to youth without intervention.
Without access to constructive outlets, many fall prey to:
- Gangs and petty crime
- Jet fuel addiction
- Teenage pregnancies
- Long-term poverty
Yet sport—when implemented with intention—redirects their energy, restores their dignity, and rebuilds their future.
🔗 How You Can Help
🎁 Sponsor a Football-for-Empowerment Kit for just $50 📦 1 kit = 1 child supported for 6 months
🏢 Corporate/CSR Partners: We welcome institutional donors to sponsor training camps, tournaments, and branding opportunities.
🤝 Mentors & Volunteers: Join us in coaching, mentoring, and community building.
📢 Advocates & Influencers: Share this campaign with your networks using the hashtag #FootballForEmpowerment
✅ Donate Today and Make Impact Real
📧 For corporate partnerships: info@fecanechildfoundation.org
Because sometimes, the road to healing starts with a pair of shoes and a football. Let’s put purpose back at the feet of our youth.
Warm regards,
Kalanzi Shafic
Founder & Executive Director
Fecane Child Foundation