MORE THAN 19,000 CHILDREN MENTORED
100% FUNDED BY UGANDANS
We use soccer to attract children. Providing a ball, uniform, top level playing fields and a trained and equipped coach, Champions United is one of the most resourced soccer programs in East Africa. We leverage this introduction on the field into whole-life mentoring with a focus on leadership and character development.
Our staff of 80+ full-time coaches mentor over 6000 children, annually.
WHOLE-LIFE MENTORING:
Our core deliverable is mentoring children through our whole-life approach. Our mentoring process engages with children in the areas of personal hygiene, academics, spiritual and physical development. Additionally, each coach is equipped and continually developed to be a highly effective mentor.
All of our coaches are followers of Jesus Christ. They are men and women who are motivated by the hope and strength they derive from their faith.
For the children in our program, mentoring is optional. Muslims, Christians, and tribal faiths gather at our fields and play in our leagues. Everyone is invited to play in our leagues and enjoy the services at our campus.
Soccer is a great unifier. Regardless of religion, tribe or socioeconomic status, all are welcome to build friendships around the Beautiful Game - SOCCER!
REVENUE STRATEGY:
Importantly, our campuses are outfitted with the highest quality field turf on the continent. This enables us to rent our fields to teams and businesses for recreational use, typically in the evening when not utilized by our mentoring program. This model generates enough revenue to fund 100% of our operating expenses, including the salaries of our entire full time coaching staff. It is a truly financially self-sustaining operating model.
We have 11 campuses that each mentor 550+ boys and girls annually.
Our coaches live onsite at our campuses, overseeing revenue activities and providing care for the children in the surrounding area. Ultimately, the impact of these campuses ripples through schools, churches and families. Champions United campuses are pillars for the community, serving thousands.
VIDEO: CHAMPIONS UNITED FUNDING STRATEGY
OUR CAMPUSES
KAMPALA, UGANDA
KAMPALA
Bweyogerere Football Academy
Since 2022
Kasanga Athletic Club
Since 2017
Football Academy Bunamaya Juniors Since 2022
Zana Football club
Since 2019
Matugga Football Club
Since 2017
Gombe Sporting Club (Main Campus)
Since 2012
Mukono Football Club
Since 2022
Kira Football Club
Since 2020
FC Inter Kyebando
Since 2016
Busega Football Club
Since 2016
Kasubi Football Club
Since 2024
Tula Football Club
Since 2024
Nansana Football Club
Since 2024
OUR HISTORY
2011
Champions United hosts its first event:
THE SOLID SOURCE CUP
CHAMPIONS UNITED
2012
2015
2017
2022
2026
Our original campus is developed
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500+ children mentored
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6 full-time coaches
North Point Be Rich Campaign,
small business, and hundreds of
private donors join our movement as Busega
and Kyebando campuses are developed
Jackson Family Foundation and KI
Perimeter join our movement
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10,000+ children mentored
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30 full-time coaches
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10 campuses developed
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17,000+ children mentored
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65 full-time coaches
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20 campuses developed
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50,000+ children mentored
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150 full-time coaches
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A wave of servant leaders unleashed throughout Uganda