On dusty playgrounds across Makindye, Salaama, Katwe, and Nsambya, the whistle blows—not just to start a match, but to signal hope. For many unemployed, illiterate, or school-dropout youth in Kampala’s slums, football is more than a game. It’s therapy. It’s purpose. It’s family.
Through the MMI Football Outreach League, we bring together teams made of struggling youth, some recovering from drug use, street life, or deep trauma. Matches like DFCU Lions vs Rest of Makindye United don’t just excite crowds—they bridge communities and spark dialogue about employment, education, and healing.
These events aren’t just about sport. Between halves, we offer access to spiritual mentorship, career guidance, and mental health support. Medical checkups are done under tents. Bibles and first aid kits are shared. Youth who were once lost in the streets now coordinate outreaches in Kibuye, Mutundwe, and Buziga—repaying the love they once received.
Every goal scored, every cheer heard, echoes a second chance. And every young person who stands tall to play, to serve, or to pray, becomes part of a new generation—one that chooses light over darkness, unity over crime, and purpose over pain.
Kicking Beyond Limits: Football for Change