Together we made it happen, girls and young Mums leading better lives, growing and developing through sport, our wonderful game of netball.
During the Christmas break, eight packages arrived in Kampala, Uganda, containing over 80 pairs of sports shoes, netball rings, netball bibs, training cones and equipment, sanitary napkins, bras, and clothes. We had hoped to buy the netball posts; however, with transportation costs rising, we sent the netball rings and aimed to make the posts locally at a fraction of the cost.
Many people were involved in this initiative to support https://futureagirl.org/
We want to thank you all for your kindness; many people sent shoes via the Amazon wish list, as well as the following sponsors:
Partners from the Kings Hill Business Partnership – https://kingshillfcpartnership.weebly.com
Kings Hill Football Club – https://www.kingshillfc.org
CFX Netball Club – https://www.cfxnetball.com
Charles Mayhew – http://www.globalcreditrecoveries.com/
Russell Amos – http://www.cleartec.co.uk/
Chris Ross – http://www.trooli.com/
Our next project is to raise funds to have the posts and bases made in Uganda for the brand new netball rings we sent out. Funds received over the costs of the netball posts will be used in education and training to keep the girls safe, well and inspired. If this touches your heart and you’d like to contribute, please click on the donate button now.
Warm wishes
Denise
WHY GET INVOLVED IN THE FIRST PLACE?
I was introduced to a lovely lady Mary Kevin who is the Director of an initiative in Uganda called, “A Future a Girl”. It just felt right! In the first instance, we sent a test parcel of bra’s and sanitary napkins and a few netballs and bibs. Please see the delightful response when that parcel arrives! The coach said they need sports shoes to play better and compete against neighbouring villages. Girls and women involved in organised sport reduce the risk of abuse, rape and drugs. Their confidence, self-worth and fun are enhanced as they find real purpose in their lives through sport.