Empowering Children with Disabilities Through Sport
Ability Sports Africa is committed to uplifting children and youth with disabilities by promoting adaptive sports. Our mission is to build confidence, leadership, and inclusion through mixed team activities that unite all abilities.
MEET OUR TEAM
Meet the passionate individuals dedicated to promoting inclusion through sports.
Musema Faruk
Executive Director/Founder
Sports for Development
Musema Faruk is a dedicated sports personality, adaptive sports coach, and disability inclusion advocate in Uganda.
Byaruhanga Brian
Programs Manager
M. Project Management
Brian excels at creating inclusive sports environments that foster teamwork and confidence.
Maxwell Thurston
Director of Programs
Technical and Strategic Support to ASA
PHD in Sports Science
Max has extensive experience cultivating adaptive sports programs for children with disabilities.
ACAYE PAUL
Inclusive Sports Coordinator
Adaptive Sports Certificates
Paul is a very passionate individual who has dedicated 15 years in promoting adaptive sports in Northern Uganda.
Agogo Isaac
Football Program Coordinator
CAF C Certificate
Isaac is very passionate about football and loves to develop talents in football and career development.
Adong Nancy
Social worker/Sign language interpreters
Diploma Social works & Sign Language
Nancy is very passionate about sports for inclusion, she offers mentorship support and sign language interpretation for persons with hearing impairment to create inclusion.
Isabella
Physiotherapist
Studying B.Sc Pysiotherapy & Sports Therapy.
Isabella has dedicated her time to support mothers and children in need of physiotherapy and sports therapy at the organisation.
Oluka Jeremiah
Administrator/School inclusive
B. Degree in Development studies
Jeremiah is a true testimony how adaptive sports can change lives of children with disabilities, he is using his experience to inspire more children in the program.
Anena Sarafinah
Accountant
Degree in Accounting
Sarafinah loves to ensure that every thing is implemented the right way.
Hanna Luttermoser
Intern Student
Studying B. Science in Sport from Germany (Paderborn University)
Very passionate about the work ASA is doing in Uganda.
Awucu Mathew
Intern Student
He is passionate about blind football and goal ball
Meet our Founder/Director
Musema Faruk is a dedicated sports personality, adaptive sports coach, and disability inclusion advocate in Uganda. Driven by his love for children, he founded a safe space to empower and build confidence in underprivileged children across Africa. His vision is to create a continent where children with disabilities thrive in sports and creative arts.
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Meet our Board of Directors
Meet the strong board behind the strong team
Brendan Aylward (He/Him)
Resource & Partnership Director
Brendan Aylward is the founder and executive director of AdaptX. His career has revolved around inclusion in sports and fitness since he was 15. Several thousand hours of volunteering with organizations like Special Olympics, Best Buddies, and Team Hoyt have taken him around the world to coach, train, and race.
Okwonga Charles (He/Him)
Chairperson
Charles is a Para athlete who has experienced the transformative power of adaptive sports firsthand. Growing up as a landmine survivor, he faced discrimination, but sports provided him with a safe space to demonstrate his abilities and thrive.
Selma Scheewe (She/Her)
V. Chairperson
Selma Scheewe holds a Masters Degree in Humanitarian Action from the University of Groningen. She has worked in international development for 15 years for various NGOs and knowledge institutes in Africa, Europe and the USA,
Anena Sarafinah
Treasurer
Her disability did not prevent her from pursuing her studies in accounting. She is a powerful example to many girls with disabilities, showing that they can succeed through education.
Inspiring Journeys of Children Empowered Through Sports
Discover how Ability Sports Africa uses adaptive games to build confidence and leadership in youth with disabilities.
Empowering Youth with Disabilities Through Inclusion
Learn how our reverse inclusion model creates inclusive mixed teams, fostering self-esteem and social skills among children.
Building Confidence and Community Through Adaptive Sports
See how our programs enhance abilities, promote teamwork, and inspire leadership in young participants.
Creating Inclusive Sports Environments for All Abilities
Discover how we are reducing discrimination and inequalities in our community by promoting girls participation in sports for development in Uganda.
