History
The Kids League began as Kampala Kids League in Kampala (the capital of Uganda), a simple sports league for all comers in 1998 in Kampala, Uganda. By 2004, Kampala Kids League had gained a reputation for not only offering young people from all walks of life a place to come together and make friends, but was also recognised nationally as an organisation which had brought 3 football World Youth Cups to Uganda. This success was used as a springboard to bring young people together, through sport, in the process bridging several otherwise seemingly insurmountable divides.
What does The Kids League represent?
The Kids League uses sports to promote:
- Peace, reconciliation and reintegration
- Inclusion in sports for girls
- Sporting opportunities for young people with disabilities
- Improved sports infrastructure in schools and communities
- Links for young people internationally
Where we are today
The Kids League organises sport for disadvantaged youths across a number or regions in Uganda including work in areas affected by recent conflict such as northern Uganda and Karamoja. Since 2003, The Kids League have helped thousands of children from different social, economic and religious backgrounds form friendships and, crucially, learn important health issues including HIV/AIDs awareness.
The Kids League in action
We have established football and netball programmes in 11 districts including Gulu, Kitgum, Arua, Pader, Lira, Apac, Kumi, Moroto and Nakapiripirit.
TKL organised netball at an Internally Displaced People Camp
By inviting children from all backgrounds to participate in our programmes, we have been able to create significant social change in Uganda. Through TKL, children mix and form friendships with former child soldiers, orphans, out-of-school and street kids, and other traumatized children. We are proud that over 25,000 boys and girls from such diverse backgrounds have played an active part in TKL activities.
TKL players warming up
The Kids League has trained up to 2,000 volunteers from the community as referees, coaches and administrators. It is often the parents or guardians of the children whom participate in various aspects of the programme delivery.
Volunteers working in Gulu