Ability Sports Africa (ASA)

Ability Sports Africa (ASA) is a grassroots organization based in Gulu, Uganda that runs adaptive and inclusive sports programs for children and youth with disabilities to provide equal opportunities for disabled people to enjoy the holistic life benefits of sports. ASA uses adaptive games and sports as a platform for social inclusion, advocacy, and raising awareness to promote disability rights and equal participation for disabled people in society. In partnership with Light for the World (LFTW) an organization that has significantly contributed to strengthening eye health systems and amplifying the voices of persons with disabilities, ASA is jointly implementing a three-year project titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Adaptive Sports for Inclusion and Transformational Change,” funded by the Adidas Foundation. The project will be implemented in inclusive primary schools and surrounding communities within Gulu City Divisions and Gulu District (Awach Sub-County). Its overall aim is to advance the rights of children with disabilities, especially girls by promoting their participation in play and sports, while improving their social well-being, physical health, and economic empowerment..