Association Malienne pour la Promotion de la Jeune et de la Femme (AMPJF): Bamako, Mali

Location: Aguineda Community – Bamako, Mali

Host organisation: Association Mallienne pour la Jeune Fille et de la Femme (AMPJF)

Mission: Assurer une éducation effective de la jeune fille et de la femme; Créer un cadre assurant le bien-être et l’épanouissement de la jeune fille et de la femme; Aider la jeune fille et la femme à jouer pleinement leurs rôles dans la vie de la cite.

Target population: Young Girls and Women; does not exclude boys and men

Football-based programmes since: 2000

Network Member since: 2007

Centre Status: Land committed by local Mayor and Chief; Business plan & operational budget under review

Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA): Nairobi, Kenya

Location: Huruma Community – Mathare Township – Nairobi, Kenya

Host organisation: Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA)

Mission: Linking Sports, Community Leadership and Sustainable Development in Africa by: Creating opportunities for physical, personal and community development; Empowering young people and building their self-esteem; Empowering young people to become responsible citizens and environmental preservation experts.

Target population: Girls and boys ages 10-18 years

Football-based programmes since: 1987

Network Member since: 2002

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Special Olympics Namibia: Windhoek, Namibia

Location: Katatura Community – Windhoek, Namibia

Host organisation: Special Olympics Namibia (SON)

Mission: To empower people with intellectual disabilities to realize their full potential and develop their skills through year-round sports training and competition.

Target population: Girls and boys with intellectual disabilities

Football-based programmes since: 1998

Centre Status: Pilot health and education programme plans under review; Land MOU drafted with National Ministry of Sport and Recreation