KEY FOCUS
Our main goal is to practice and use sport for good, empower the girl child and develop leaders in community.
Sport for Good
Uses football and regular physical activity as safe spaces to build mental resilience, reduce stress, and guide youth away from substance abuse.
Girl Empowerment
Runs dedicated programs like “Girls Belong in the Game” to promote gender equality, build confidence, and foster leadership skills among young women.
Leadership Development
Helps participants transition into confident role models, peer leaders, and community coaches.
Founder’s Bio
OTIM AMBROSE is a football player from Kampala who has experienced first-hand the power of sport to change lives. Growing up in the streets of Kampala, he rose through the ranks to proudly represent Uganda at the Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup and as a Young Leader at Festival 24 in France. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics Management.
As a newly appointed IOC Young Leader (2025-2028), Otim is passionate about using sport to create opportunities for children and young people in Kampala’s slums. His vision is to harness football, netball and other team sports to promote healthier lifestyles, reduce vulnerability to drugs and substance abuse, and inspire youth to pursue positive paths.
In the begining……
Ideation Phase
Play Pure is a community-based initiative that aims to tackle drug and substance abuse among young people in Kampala’s Acholi Quarter. Through football and netball sessions, the project seeks to promote social well-being, gender equality and healthy living. By offering safe, structured alternatives, Play Pure will provide a positive outlet for young people aged 6-25, helping to reduce crime, violence and dependency on drugs while building stronger, more resilient communities.
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