Africa Outreach USA, Foundation
Sports - Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Africa Outreach USA, Foundation Employees
Africa Outreach USA, Foundation Details
Who We AreAfrica Outreach USA Foundation is a 501(c) 3 charitable organization based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 2008 by Gus & Madeline Chikamba, the organization's mission is to empower under privileged children with faith based Habit Success Patterns needed to overcome day to day social challenges that rob kids of hope & prosperity. What We DoWe employ the positive values associated with sport, (basketball & soccer in particular) to impart lifetime skills and modify behavior among under served children in Zimbabwe & across Africa. The strategy is to deal with the following social challenges & begin to break the poverty cycle. - Keep Kids in School- Promote Gender Balance- Help Kids Put God First- Build HIV/AIDS Firewall Around Children- Help kids Develop a Passion for SportHow We Do ItWe are privileged to work with game experts like the Legendary NBA Hall of Famer Dr. Jack Ramsay, the Ramsay Family, Sharon & Jim O'Brien, that assist with strategic guidance & training resources for use in teaching sound game fundamentals.Additional support & contributions from Westfield Youth Soccer, Indiana Soccer, Indy Eleven, Traders Point Christian Church, & the donor community have made it possible for Africa Outreach USA to collect & ship to Zimbabwe new/used sporting gear for use in Community Youth Sports Programs where kids typically play barefoot.Getting InvolvedYou too can be part of this exciting journey to impact children's lives. You may reach us at admin@africaoutreachusa.org and get plugged in.
