Ongata Rongai. Kajiado County. Kenya. EST.2019

Diaspora Soccer Academy

Transforming Young lives through football, environmental stewardship and community at the edge of Nairobi National Park. Help us give Kenya's next generation the chance they deserve.

2019

Founded

5 - 23

Ages Served

BOYS & GIRLS

Fully Inclusive

KU TV

Media Coverage

6

Community Objectives

Our Story ________________

Born From Community

Diaspora Soccer Academy — The Paws was founded in 2019 by passionate community members in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, a semi-arid area on the edge of the iconic Nairobi National Park.

We named ourselves The Paws 🐾 in tribute to the wild animals that roam our surroundings — a reminder that greatness belongs to those who dare to move freely, unbounded by circumstance.

We go beyond football. Our players plant trees, receive health support, appear on national TV, and are interviewed as ambassadors for their community. Every child we touch becomes a leader.

Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County - - - Near Nairobi National Park

Ken Maritim

FROM THE FIELD _______

OUR PLAYERS,

Founder & Head Coach

Harambee Stars Alumini

FKF SCout Coordinator

FIFA CAF Licensed Coach

OUR MISSION

THE PAWS 🐾

OUR VISION

Aspire to Inspire

Play beyond borders

Where the Savannah meets the beautiful game

OUR STORY

WHAT WE DO_______

Six Pillars Of Impact

Talent, Training and Development

Professional coaching for boys aged 5–23 and girls aged 5–15 from humble backgrounds — building technical skills and character that can take them anywhere in the world.

School Scholarships

We actively pursue educational scholarships from primary level through to university — because football is the vehicle, education is the destination.

Drug Awareness

Structured community programmes using sport as the most powerful deterrent available to keep youth away from substance abuse.

Empowering girls through sport, mentorship, and health support — including sanitary pad donations — to help them take full ownership of their futures.

Early Pregnancy Prevention

Career Pathways Through Sport

Opening doors to professional football, coaching, sports management and beyond — turning passion into sustainable, dignified careers.

Players plant trees, run "Keep It Clean and Green" drives, and have been featured on KU TV national news for their environmental leadership.

Environmental Awareness

Join The Paws Family

PARTNERSHIP _________

INDIVIDUAL / IN-KIND SUPPORT

Community Friend

Pride Partner

CORPORATE / NGO / FOUNDATION

Logo on academy kits & banners
Named tournament or training event
CSR reporting & impact data
Media coverage opportunities
Scholarship fund co-creation
Annual impact report

Donate equipment or kit
Sponsor a player's meals
Sponsor transport to a tournament
Certificate of appreciation
Social media recognition

Global Ambassadors

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP

Player exchange programmes
International tournament access
Joint scholarship programmes
Co-branding opportunities
Scout network collaboration

Follow Our Journey and help us meet more donors Worldwide

Find Us Online

REACH OUT ________

Let's Build This Together

Whether you're a local business, an international organisation, an individual donor or simply someone who believes in the power of sport to transform lives — we would love to hear from you.