Our Vision
Our Mission
In the slums where we began, football was more than a game. It was how children made friends, solved problems, and escaped worry for a while. We saw its power, and built on it. Today, we use football to help children in Uganda’s urban slums get the things every child deserves: a good education, good health, a chance, and a space to feel seen and supported.
Watoto Wasoka means “football children” in Swahili. It’s who we were, and who we work for every day. Since 2009, we’ve reached more than 50,000 children across Uganda. We continue to listen, learn, and grow with every community we serve.
What we do
Our team works with coaches, teachers and peer leaders to run football-based sessions that improve reading and math, teach health, build leadership, and support mental well-being.
We don’t hand out worksheets — we hand out bibs. The football pitch is our classroom. It’s simple, low-cost, and built for the places we work.
Why it matters
That’s not just impact — that’s everyday change.
How we play the game
People first
We put people at the centre of everything — investing in every child, coach, and team member to learn, lead, and thrive with confidence, support, and care.
Integrity
We lead with honesty, accountability, and transparency, in every promise, partnership, or program. On the field or in a funding proposal, we build trust that lasts.
Respect
We champion fairness, inclusion, and dignity — on the pitch, in classrooms, and in communities. Every child, regardless of gender, background, or ability, deserves to be seen, heard, and given a safe space to thrive.
Fun
We take play seriously. Joy isn’t extra, it’s essential. From solving math problems on the field to playing barefoot in the rain, fun is how we connect, learn, and create lasting impact.