A couple of months ago, Joshua Opolot contacted me about partnering with his organization, Youth Sport Uganda.
Their mission, “YSU works towards a world where all young people have the opportunity to improve their lives through access to sports and recreation.” {taken from their website}
They work in Kampala, Uganda in the slum districts. Providing sports and recreation to the poorest of children, including programs for girls.
One of the reasons that I love this program is that they not only provide something for children to do that is healthy, they go so much further.
Started in 2006, they have helped thousands of children from all types of backgrounds — differences in socio-economics and religion come together to become friends. They do other amazing things like address health issues (including HIV/AIDS awareness) and promote health and education across Kampala and into the rest of Uganda.
Their program started simply and has grown to truly be a “sport in development” program. It provides these children with stability, opportunities, and a change for future success and to truly excel in life.
Joshua was kind enough to share some photos of their projects with me and now I would like to share them with you. {These are not my photos, they have been used with permission by Joshua Opolot of Youth Sport Uganda}
Happy kiddos with new stuffed animals!
The amazing Joshua Opolot!
Looks like fun!
Field hockey rocks!
Check out their website and Facebook page for even more great photos and information on current stuff happening…and follow them on Twitter.
Youth Sport Uganda is able to grow and thrive because of people like you…and they are in need of sponsors for some of their participants. In the coming days, we will be featuring some of these kiddos. If you are interested in sponsoring a child, you can contact me or Joshua. Sponsorship can literally change a child’s life — giving them hope and a future.
And more great stuff…if you live in the Spokane area, we are going to be holding a sports equipment drive this spring and want to send them lots of great stuff. If you have sports equipment that you would like to send them, please contact me at spokanegirl26@gmail.com. If you don’t live in the Spokane area but would like to send them some awesome stuff or host a drive yourself, let me know.
AND…even more awesomeness. I might be most excited about this. Joshua and some awesome, wonderful ladies are sending us beaded necklaces and bracelets. 100% of the money goes directly back to Youth Sport Uganda. You will not want to miss out. These are not only gorgeous, they support such a great cause. More to come on the beads, but please comment or e-mail me for information on purchasing them. {Pictures are courtesy of Joshua Opolot.}
So beautiful!
Hard at work!
These are must haves 🙂 Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, birthdays, just because!
So much more to come, but we are thrilled to partner with such an amazing organization. They are truly the hands and feet of Jesus.
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