Play. Peers. Pathways.

We use football and play to help young people learn, stay healthy and support one another.

Some things are too important to teach through a talk.

Mental health. Learning. Menstrual health and hygiene.

Young people need more than information. They need to take part. To ask questions. To practise. To learn from one another.

That is where play comes in. But play is only the beginning.

Our Approach

Play → Reflect → Learn → Act

We turn games and football drills into opportunities for young people to take part, think together, learn something useful and put it into practice.

education

Play to Learn (P2L)

Turning learning into games children can play, practise and understand.

health

Play for Health (P4H)

Play and peer leadership to help young people build practical skills around mental health and hygiene.

gender

Play for All (P4A)

Creating spaces where children can play, compete, belong and lead.

Our Impact

We are driven by results, not rhetoric. Since our founding:

Boys and Girls engaged since 2016
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Increase in mental health awareness among BUREF participants
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Boys and Girls have accessed education opportunities through various sports scholarships schemes
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more uptake of health messaging (WASH) compared to traditional approaches.
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Teachers and community coaches trained on play-based health education.
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of the children find the play-based peer-led approach fun and educative.
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Our Impact

Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what others say:

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“The WYLA Scholarship helped me to complete my primary education, and to sit for my PLE exams without worrying about school fees.”

(WYLA Scholarship Recipient. Super Heroes Academy, Mulago)
kcca

“Watoto Wasoka has given our girls hope, leadership skills, and a bright future.”

KCCA Busega Comm. P/S (Lungujja)
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“Watoto Wasoka's model has proven effective in advancing health and education for vulnerable children."

Staff

Who We Work With

We’re proud to work with allies who believe in sport as a tool for change:

Get Involved

Whether you're a donor, partner, educator, or football fan, there’s a place for you in our story. Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive. And every game is a chance to make that happen.

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