FOSTERING REVERSE INCLUSION
Ability Sports Africa (ASA) is a nonprofit grass root organization based in Uganda, with NGO registration No 088 and Company Ltd by Guarantee Reg No: 80034001312699, the organisation uses adaptive games, sports and creative arts as a platform for social inclusion in Sports, advocacy on disability rights, health rights and social well being of children and youth with disabilities in schools and communities within Uganda.
The organization uses a unique approach of Reverse Inclusion were children and youth with disabilities are empowered to take full responsibilities to initiate and conduct inclusive activities such as sports, adaptive games, plays and creative arts where they involve non-disabled peers in their daily activities .
The concept helps them to gain confidence, self-esteem, and social inclusion through the power of adaptive games and sports hence developing their physical and mental health, and social well being to enable them live to their full potential within their schools and communities which is free from societal stigma and discrimination
We are grateful to all our supporters for the continued support towards our activities.
1. Kick stated ASA Junior premier league in February 2024, its the only grassroot football program running in Northern Uganda, the league brings together children boys and girls of all background, disabled, vulnerable, street connected children and children from middle class families, its a community driven football program targeting over 400 children from rural communities of Gulu City. They enjoy football competitions on weekly basis. You can support this project by donating, balls, Uniforms and football boots
2. On16- 30 March, trained 16 (8 Female 8 Male) new games and sports through funding support from Save the children international, these new teachers are from 8 primary schools in Gulu District, they received training on adaptation of games, understanding disability, and inclusive sports. Donation of 500 USD can train 8 more coaches lets achieve inclusion together.
3. Five (5) (1 Female 4 Males) coaches from ASA received training on UNIFIED SPORTS under the Uganda Special Olympics in partnership with German special Olympics to introduce basketball and other sports to children with intellectual disability.
4. ASA together with Backup Uganda organized the second edition of the Inclusion festival which started with an inclusive marathon and festival aimed at advocating for inclusion of children with disabilities in school and sports activities.
5. Every new school term children with disabilities and their peers are always excited and motivated to get back to school, the motivation behind this is the different inclusive sports and adaptive sports and games introduced to them, these games are inclusive with the power of REVERSE INCLUSION and UNIFIED Sports which encourages team work and social well-being. Over 560 children with disabilities are actively involved in sports and game and this has contributed towards inclusion, equal opportunities and social well being of children in schools. You can be part of this great course by donating to us or partnering with us.
EMPOWERING INCLUSIVE SPORTS IN UGANDA
In our ongoing efforts to promote inclusive sports, we’ve achieved several milestones in 2024:
These accomplishments reflect our commitment to inclusive sports and empowering marginalized communities.
OUR MISSION
To empower individuals of all abilities by building their self-esteem, efficacy and life time skills through sports, creative arts and physical literacy programs both in schools and communities.
VISION
An inclusive community where children and youth with different abilities are fully included in physical literacy, adaptive sports, Games and Creative arts.
Volunteer with Ability Sports Africa
Join us in Northern Uganda and make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities!
Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Inclusive Sports for Children with Disabilities
2. Community Grassroot Football Program
3. Inclusive Education & Health (Therapy, Reproductive Health)
4. To create the first inclusive sports pack in Uganda for both the children and the community.
Contact Us: +256771487566 WhatsApp
info@abilitysportsafrica.org
Be a Part of Creating Positive Change!
Community outreach program in hard to reach schools…..
"Empowering Social Change: Musema Faruk at Kanthari Leadership Program Musema Faruk, a dedicated social entrepreneur, has been selected to attend the prestigious Kanthari Leadership Program in India, a premier international NGO program for social change makers. Duration: September 8th - October 18th, 2024 This transformative program equips Musema with: - Advanced skills in sustainable organizational management - Strategic partnership building with NGOs globally - Opportunities to share best practices and expertise - Networking with fellow social entrepreneurs Upon completion, Musema will return with enhanced capabilities to drive impactful change, foster collaborative relationships, and propel his organization towards greater success.
Every new school term children with disabilities are all excited to get back to school the motivation factor behind this is the different inclusive games and creative arts introduce to them, these games are team building games that fosters inclusion for all children in school regardless of their impairments. Over 230 school going children are actively involved in sports and games and this has contributed to their social well-being and improve achievements in the education.
You can be part of us to achieve the sustainable development goals 4 & 8 by donating and partnering with us.
This year the number of children has increased from 250 to 300 children in the league, the league gives opportunity for children with and without disabilities within communities in Gulu City to engage in a weekly football, we are grateful for donations from FC Lakeside, Ordinary Heroes Nyero foundation and Liam Opiyo Business UK towards the development of football for Good in Uganda.
Save the Children International has given ASA the contract to train a total of 60 games and sports teachers from 30 primary schools under the project within Gulu and Amuru Districts in the project of together for inclusion (TOFI) The project has helped in building capacity of games and sports teachers with skills of adapting games and physical literacy activities to suit the ability of the child during physical education time and sports activities .
Eastern Division, Gulu City Council, Lumumba Avenue, Jomo Kenyatta Road
P.O Box 360334 Gulu
Phone : + 256771487566/+256700319116
Email : info@abilitysportsafrica.org
MON-FRI 08:30 – 5:00pm
SAT 8:00 – 15:00pm
