“Sport has the power to change the world.”
“Sport brings people together, no matter what their origin, background, religious beliefs or economic status.”
Kofi Anan - Former United Nations Secretary General
"No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated."
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa and Humanitarian
“I wouldn’t have known the world outside my own village without netball."
“I look at netball like a pillar to lean on, all that I am today is because of netball.”
Peace Proscovia, Ugandan Netball Captain and Grass to Gold Foundation Ambassador
Our Key Pillars
Grass To Gold focuses on three key drivers of community development in order to drive long term and sustainable impact.
Education is at the cornerstone of the development of any community, building capacity in students that in turn improves quality of life for themselves and those around them. Following on from improved Education it is critical for community development that citizens have the opportunity to translate their learned skills into Employment, to become self sufficient and able to contribute to the continued improvement of their networks. Additionally, Grass to Gold works with highly skilled athletes to develop their talent and enable them to reach their potential.
Education
Employment
Athlete Development
Enabling Access
Grass to Gold delivers a range of programs for young women that focus on increasing access to education and support attainment.
Creating Opportunity
Local employment opportunities for participants in Grass to Gold's programs are nurtured through our strong connections to organizations in the communities in which we work.
Building a Pathway
Grass to Gold also delivers a range of high performance sports development programs to uncover, nurture and develop the incredible raw sporting talent in Uganda.