WHO WE ARE

Ability Sports Africa (ASA) is a nonprofit grassroots organization based in Uganda, with NGO registration No. 088 and Company Limited by Guarantee Reg No: 80034001312699. The organization uses adaptive games, sports, and creative arts as a platform for social inclusion in sports, advocacy for disability rights, health rights, and the social well-being of children and youth with disabilities in schools and communities across Uganda.

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Mission and Vision Statement

Impact of our work

Over the years our work has impacted our target beneficiaries and the following are report of our impact since 2019.

180 Coaches trained on inclusive sports.

The biggest barrier to achieving inclusion is the knowledge gap—many coaches lack the skills to effectively include children with disabilities in sports and games. ASA empowers and trains coaches in adaptation techniques and physical literacy.

Our goal is to reach over 5000 games and sports teachers and community coaches to promote inclusion in sports.

1700 Children and youth with disabilities engaged in sports.

Since the year 2019, ASA has significantly expanded its efforts to engage with a greater number of schools and communities across Northern Uganda. Through these dedicated initiatives, an increasing number of children have been given the valuable opportunity to fully participate in various sports activities. Our ambitious goal is to reach and positively impact the lives of 100,000 children with disabilities (CWDs), ensuring they have access to inclusive sports programs and the benefits that come with active participation.

860 Engaged in grassroot football in Gulu City

In 2021 after lockdown ASA introduced grassroot unified football for children within Gulu Community, the league is platform for mentorship and talent development for young stars in Uganda.
We to plan to expand the football program to more district within Uganda

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Explore Our Recent Projects

UNIFIED 5K RACE FOR EVERYONE

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ASA INTER-SCHOOL INCLUSIVE SPORTS GALA

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CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING FOR COACHES

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ASA JUNIOR PREMIER LEAGUE.

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INCREASING PARTICIPATION OF CWDS IN ADAPTIVE SPORTS

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM – PYSIOTHERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

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2 AUGUST 2025, UNIFIED 5K Race for everyone was the first of its kind race organized in Uganda, over 700 people participated in the first edition, the race was an advocacy on inclusion of persons with disabilities in sports, education, and social services in Gulu Uganda.

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Join us in advancing our vision of inclusive, healthy lives for persons with disabilities through sports for development. We are seeking experts and Volunteers in adaptive sports, grassroots football, community development, fundraising, physiotherapy, inclusive education, and assistive technology engineering to work with us.

Ochira Richard

Richard Ochira, 24 years old, began his journey as a wheelchair basketball player in early 2013 when adaptive sports were introduced in Gulu as a recreational activity for victims of war. Coming from a very poor family background where academic progress was challenging, Richard chose to pursue sports as a career. Through his dedication and hard work, he joined the Uganda wheelchair basketball club in 2018. He has represented Uganda at the East African Games and participated in the African Paralympic Games in 2023.

With his determination, Richard was also given the opportunity to compete in wheelchair racing in 2021, which came with the provision of a racing wheelchair. Currently, he is the only para-athlete representing Uganda on international stages. He has traveled to several countries outside Uganda, including Ghana, Morocco, South Africa, Germany, Dubai, and is set to compete in India this year. Richard is the captain of the Uganda wheelchair basketball team.

His story exemplifies how sports can empower and build the capacity of individuals who may have lost hope due to the stigma and discrimination they face because of their disabilities.

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