Uganda: Buwate Sports Academy

Sports

Team Competitions

Buwate Sports Academy participated in several sports encounters, including Kyambogo, Kiwatule, and Airtel Rising Stars league, as well as other friendly encounters that were held at home.

• Participated in an away soccer gala conducted at Kiwatule sports grounds. Out of 5 teams that participated, Buwate Sports Academy took 1st place.
• Participated in a girls’ soccer competition held at Kyambogo. In the final round, Buwate girls played Kanyanya girls, and Buwate emerged victorious: 2-0.
• The children took part in the Airtel Rising Stars league for children under 12, where our team earned the small trophy and a medal for best player.

Funding Education

Examinations and Scholarships

School fees of children in candidate classes were paid to ensure that they complete their national examinations without interruption:

• 18 candidates completed primary seven (P7)
• 8 candidates completed the Uganda Certificate of Education (S4)

School fees were paid for all children on scholarship, enabling them to continue their studies without interruption.

Expanding Academics

Vocational Training

Buwate Sports Academy is promoting livelihood skills through tailoring and hairdressing and beauty therapy classes. This component is expanding with the help of RMF. More than 20 trainees have finished classes in hairdressing and tailoring.

• Growing the tailoring department: The number of students enrolled in our tailoring classes has increased.
• Facilitating the hairdressing department: This department has achieved a high turnout rate.

Positive Impressions

Community Impact

Buwate Sports Academy has changed the negative impression that the rest of the city had of Buwate. Buwate was previously known as a slum, an area for criminals. Now Buwate Sports Academy has redefined the area as hub for talented children.

The children know that it is good to be in school, it is not good to be violent, substance abuse is bad, early marriage is not good, etc.

New Hope

A Bright Future

Buwate Sports Academy has given hope to community members. The children in Buwate can now see that it’s possible to succeed in their community.

Additionally, young adults now see the opportunity of vocational training in Buwate, and this has reduced the level of despair among community members, especially the youth.

Relationship Building

Promoting Unity

• Buwate Sports Academy has united the communities of Kireka, Buwate, Kiira, Seeta, and more. Youths from these communities are working together.
• The bond of friendship and level of cooperation between Buwate and RMF has grown tremendously.
• Local political and social leaders have developed an interest in Buwate Sports Academy activities. This is manifested by frequent visits to our office.