Talanta Africa Football Academy

Five years ago, we teachers in our community of Kasarani noticed that children and youth were greatly affected by the challenges of poverty, including drug abuse, school drop-outs, early pregnancies and a general feeling of hopelessness. We realized we had to do something quickly to bring back hope, especially for orphans and children from broken families. What started as a football academy to offer an alternative to life on the streets has grown into a community-based non-profit organization that provides education opportunities,high skilled and personal mentorship to hundreds of young people.

Sammy Kamau, Eric Ochieng ‘, Judith Akoth

Our Work on the 3 main pillar..


skills development

We engage with at-risk children and youth through a football ministry, featuring coaching and teamwork, to provide an alternative to street-life while building skills for a successful future.  

  • Hold football drills, skills training and friendly matches in the community as positive after-school activities.

  • Organize field trips and exposure matches in larger cities.

  • Require children to avoid drugs and stay in school in order to participate in TAFA, a strategy that has had great success!

  • Develop football talent with the goal of some youth playing in major leagues in Kenya and the world.

  • Provide training in computer usage, programming and repair; employment and entrepreneurship skills; personal financial management and life skills.

  • Train our youths skills in videography graphic design and photography.

academic excellence

We provide scholarships for high school and university students, while supporting children and youth with academic tutoring, mentorship, and training in entrepreneurial and job skills.

  • Contribute to tuition and living expenses for secondary and university students from Kasarani who are orphans or whose parents cannot afford tuition.

  • Provide academic mentorship, tutoring and homework help.

  • Equip and operate TAFA Community Center as a library, computer room and safe-space for students to work.

behaviour change

We tackle brokenness in children and youth through a comprehensive mentorship program including coaching, Bible-based life skills, home visits, peer-education and a safe place to call “home”.

  • Adopt a “fatherhood” approach incorporating counseling, encouragement and emotional support.

  • Provide spiritual nurture through youth-led Bible studies and outreaches that teach life skills while walking with God.

  • Care for those struggling with addiction through peer educator training, home visits and a “safe place” during recovery.

  • Provide mentorship in business and entrepreneurship to see youth realize economic sustainability.

Our Leadership Team


Sammy

Erick

Judy

Our achievements….

TAFA is thrilled to announce our incredible achievements in providing educational opportunities to children in need. This is among the 3 pillars that TAFA is made up of. Through the generous support of our donors and friends of TAFA, we have been able to sponsor 41 children to attend secondary school and 15 to attend Loldia Primary School. Additionally, we are proud to share that 9 students will be pursuing higher education at college and university by the end of 2024. In addition, we have TAFA boys interning in Hong Kong at Crossroads! It's fantastic to see them gaining valuable experience and representing TAFA on a global scale. This is surely a great opportunity for them to grow both personally and professionally. It's always inspiring to witness such achievements within the community they come from. Thanks to the unwavering dedication of our supporters. These achievements highlight the transformative power of education and the positive impact it has on the lives of young individuals. We are immensely grateful for the ongoing support that enables us to make such a profound difference in the lives of these children. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for the next generation.

It's wonderful to have you on board to help make a positive impact on the lives of the TAFA kids. Your willingness to contribute and be part of something meaningful is truly inspiring. Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to these children. Your support is a beacon of light in their lives, and your dedication will help create a brighter future for them. Thank you for joining us on this journey to provide love, care, and support to these amazing kids. Welcome to the team anytime.

In a gentle way, TAFA is shaking the world.

Contact

Please send an email to the address below or use the form on the right to contact us.

Donations made through this website are processed through Talanta Africa Fund, our American partner, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Talanta Africa Fund can be reached by email at info@talantaafrica.org.