Athletes for Africa

"Athletes for Africa is a Canadian charitable organization that has focused its efforts on building a global network of people committed to promoting and protecting human rights, and providing education and opportunities that empower youth in Africa.
Best known for GuluWalk, Athletes for Africa’s mission is to (i) leverage the positive behaviours and profile of†sport to engage youth and educate them about issues facing the people of Africa, (ii) partner with, and fundraise for organizations that foster local†empowerment in Africa, and (iii) advocate to ensure that human rights are remembered and protected."


If you happen to be a basketball fan, especially of the Phoenix Suns, you're not just watching a game when you watch your team play. You're also watching a fundraising effort. Every time the Suns win, Steve Nash, together with Suns teammates Raja Bell, Boris Diaw and Leandro Barbosa will donate $1,500. to Athletes for Africa, a charitable organization of which Nash is the advisoty board chair. “What I love most about Athletes for Africa is that we’re doing more than just supporting vital programs for youth in Africa,” explained Nash, the two-time NBA most valuable player. “We’re providing opportunities for our kids to get educated and get involved. Real change is only going to happen when we’re all better global citizens.”
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