"Sport has the power to change the world... it has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than government in breaking down racial barriers." -Nelson Mandela 

What We Need & What You Get

Our goal is to raise $4,000 to directly support the work of both organizations. These funds will pay for soccer kits for disadvantaged schools in Soweto, South Africa, including soccer balls, bibs, cones and other equipment. The funds will also pay for transportation to help the Alexandra Baseball Club compete in local and national tournament. 

All donations are greatly appreciated. We have put together different South African themed gifts to show our appreciation. Your contribution will help us learn and act within a society undergoing fundamental transformation, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of the dynamics of living and working in this dynamic sport management environment. 

Gifts will be sent upon our return from South Africa. 

The Impact

Your donation will directly assist at-risk youth in Soweto and Alexandra, South Africa. These areas have youth unemployment and poverty rates over 50%, with half the households categorized as severely food insecure. 

About the Organizations

To learn more about the organizations we are working with see the links below:

The Dreamfields:  http://www.dreamfieldsproject.org

The Alexandra Baseball Club: https://www.facebook.com/AlexandraBaseball