Since 2013, we have given over 1000 women and girls in rural Kenya the opportunity to participate in sport and lead healthier lives.
Our Mission
In Kenya: The Nikumbuke Soccer League aims to provide women and girls the opportunity to participate in sport, receive an education, and lead healthier lives.
In the United States: The Nikumbuke Soccer League uses its work in Kenya to educate youth athletes, high school athletes, and collegiate athletes on the importance of community service and using their athletic platform to do good in the world.
“It really is the story of one woman who cares deeply about something and decides to do something about it, and look at what you can do. Look at the ripple effect. That’s something I preach a lot at the leadership academy, that if you just care deeply enough about something and raise your hand and say, “I’m going to do more. I’m going to do something about it,” you can move mountains.”
What We've Achieved (Just a glimpse!)
Grown the League to 13 village teams and 4 leagues across Kenya under Nikumbuke Women United
Provided clean water to multiple villages via water tanks
Empowered women to have a sense of agency to make a difference in their village, Kenya, and the world.
Provided evidence-based research to demonstrate women’s participation in sport results in positive outcomes
Given the tribal area of Southeastern Kenya a sense of cohesion
Taught the women the importance of physical, mental, and social health.
Empowered adolescent-aged girls in Kenya to have more self-esteem and receive an education in a trade.
Encouraged youth athletes (boys & girls) in the United States to make a difference in the world and use their athletic platform to create change.