Projects
The support we deliver, thanks to your kind donations will affect communities all over the world. Initially while we grow, we might be able to help just a handful of small local causes, like supporting a family with a disabled child, purchasing a wheel chair for someone in need, or perhaps providing food for struggling families. As we grow (and have more donations at our disposal) our impact will increase. It's important to point out though that no matter who we help, YOU, as a donor have a vote on who that is. The more you donate, the louder your voice. Imagine what we could do with thousands of donors. Build schools, develop learning centres in developing countries, or even provide long term health support for hundreds of thousands of families all over the world. The opportunities are only limited to the donations you make.
We are still in our first year.
We deliver our first project in January 2022.
GIRLS UNITED PROJECT
Project Overview:
In Namuwongo, a girl's childhood can end the moment she is forced to leave school. Without the safety of a classroom, her life becomes a daily struggle for survival against exploitation, forced marriage, and early pregnancy - one in four Ugandan girls becomes pregnant before age 18, and adolescent girls account for two-thirds of all new HIV infections. Lack of healthcare knowledge, child marriage, exploitation and gender-based violence trap many girls in a cycle of early motherhood, poverty and isolation.
Girls United was created to change that reality and give these girls their childhood back. Through the transformative power of sport, girls build resilience, teamwork, and essential life skills. At weekly sessions they come together to play football, share a nutritious meal, and learn about their rights in a safe and supportive environment - building the confidence and knowledge to make informed decisions about their bodies, their education, and their futures.
Because of you, 65 girls will be held inside this programme for an entire year - not just for a session, not just for a term, but for twelve full months of football, food, mentoring, and belonging. Every week, professional coaches and trained youth workers will run this same trusted rhythm: football, a shared hot meal, then life-skills workshops and one-to-one mentoring, so the support is consistent, structured, and always there. Your £10,000 doesn't just fund an activity, it funds a childhood: the chance to be a kid, to be safe, to be seen, and to grow up with the knowledge and confidence to choose her own future rather than have it chosen for her.
Who will the project help?
Our project provides intensive, year-long support for 65 girls aged 10–19 living in Namuwongo, an informal ‘slum’ settlement in Kampala. Over 15,000 people call Namuwongo home, 9,000 of them are under the age of 16. Most families survive on less than £1 a day, creating an environment where girls face significant risks and limited opportunities.
The statistics show a harsh reality:
-
One in four Ugandan girls becomes pregnant before age 18.
-
Adolescent girls account for two-thirds of all new HIV infections.
In the overcrowded streets of Namuwongo, these risks are even higher. Lack of healthcare knowledge, child marriage, exploitation and gender-based violence trap many girls in a cycle of early motherhood, poverty and isolation.
Yet girls in Namuwongo are like girls everywhere. They are curious, energetic, and full of potential. They deserve safety, belonging, and the freedom to play, learn, and imagine a different future.
How will the project be delivered?
The game plan is simple - sport, nutrition and support.
Girls take part in weekly sessions led by professional coaches and trained youth workers who create a safe, structured environment where girls can grow in confidence and develop new skills. Each session follows a simple but powerful format:
First up, football! Football training and team-building activities strengthen girls’ physical fitness while developing football skills, teamwork, leadership, and confidence. For many participants, this is the first time they have had the opportunity to play sport in a supportive environment.
Next, refuel. Girls prepare and share a hot meal together. For some participants, this will be the only proper meal they eat all day. Sharing food together also builds a sense of community and belonging.
Then, learn: Youth workers deliver interactive sessions on topics such as sexual and reproductive health, rights, nutrition, and communication. These workshops provide girls with essential knowledge that can protect their health and shape their futures. One-to-one mentoring supports girls to set personal goals and talk through the specific challenges they face in their daily lives.
Together, these three elements create a powerful programme that strengthens both physical wellbeing and personal agency.
Girls United
PROJECT LIVE UPDATES
We have committed to transparently sharing the story of donors funds from voting process, to transfer, to regulations, to implementation, failings and successes. The process of development is not linear, but each step is powerful, and important.
We will update you every chance we get and bring you into the process that goes on both here with our 196 team, but also from Uganda and the Chance for Childhood Team.
June 2026
Following the community vote, Girls United was selected as one of this year’s project. Girls United creates a safe, joyful space where girls can reclaim their childhood and build a different future. Through weekly football, shared meals, and life-skills sessions, they gain confidence, support, and vital knowledge about their rights and health. Over the summer we worked closely with the team to allocate funding and define how the the programme would be delivered.
Stay tuned for more updates!
If you would like more information please email contact@the196foundation.com