Who are we?
Project Diaspora is a UK-based organization dedicated to empowering communities in Africa, with a starting focus on Ghana and Zambia. We provide essential resources like books and sports equipment to advance educational and athletic opportunities for youth facing financial hardship. Our work also connects people in the UK to a global cause, offering opportunities to contribute through fundraising events, volunteering, and the sale of Project Diaspora merchandise. Through initiatives like The Diaspora Cup football tournament, we foster community collaboration and raise funds that directly support our work in Africa. By enhancing literacy, personal development, and teamwork. Project Diaspora helps create lasting change for the youth in Ghana and Zambia.
Why are we crowdfunding?
Project Diaspora is hosting multiple football tournament to provide Zambian youth with access to sports and skill development. Through crowdfunding, we aim to raise funds for essential sporting equipment and resources, empowering young people to grow physically, mentally, and socially. This initiative fosters teamwork, leadership, and discipline, helping create opportunities for a brighter future. Your support helps make a lasting impact in their lives and communities.
How we’ll spend the money raised
The funds raised for Project Diaspora will be used to purchase essential sporting equipment and resources for a football tournament. This will help provide Zambian youth with opportunities for physical, mental, and social development, fostering teamwork, leadership, and discipline for a brighter future.
Community impact
The community benefit of Project Diaspora is significant as it creates a positive impact on Zambian youth by providing them with access to sports and skill development opportunities. The football tournament fosters a sense of community, teamwork, and leadership, helping young people build crucial life skills. As they grow physically, mentally, and socially, these individuals are better equipped to contribute positively to their communities. The initiative also promotes discipline and resilience, offering the youth a chance to develop both personally and professionally, which can lead to improved opportunities and a brighter future for the entire community.
How you can play your part
There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.
1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!
2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.
3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!
4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!