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Champs for Change is a social enterprise that empowers African youth to pursue careers in sports.

18/09/2026

We are excited to introduce the inaugural Mentorship in Motion cohort.

24 young professionals from 10 African countries, coming together for a 10-week journey of mentorship, learning and connection. 🌍

This first cohort brings together different backgrounds, perspectives and ambitions, united by a desire to find their place in African sport.

They will learn from experienced voices across the sports ecosystem, build new connections, challenge their thinking and explore the many opportunities that exist beyond the field of play.

Meet the cohort and read more: champs4change.org/champs-for-change-and-ithuba-lethu-sports-hub-announce-inaugural-mentorship-in-motion-cohort/

20/08/2026

We are excited to announce our inaugural Advisory Board - an exceptional group of leaders from across sport, business, law, governance, education, technology and organizational development.

Their collective experience reflects the breadth of the ecosystem needed to develop the people who will build, lead and shape Africa’s sports industry.

We are grateful to have these incredible leaders alongside us as we enter this next chapter. 🌍

Read more here 👉: champs4change.org/f/champs-for-change-announces-inaugural-advisory-board

08/07/2026

Who will build the future of African sport?

As Machanguana shares, the answer goes far beyond the field of play. Africa's sports industry needs people ready to lead, innovate, create, manage, market, coach, and build the organizations that will shape its future. That's exactly why we launched Mentorship in Motion.

If you're a young African aged 16-30 and interested in building a career in sport, apply now to join our first cohort.

We also encourage more young women to apply as we work towards a sports industry that reflects the talent and diversity of our continent.

Apply here: bit.ly/MentorshipinMotion2026

📅 Deadline: July 16, 2026, 23:59 EDT.

06/07/2026

Africa's sports industry is growing and so are the opportunities within it.

As Pops Mensah-Bonsu shares, the future is already taking shape. The question is whether young Africans are prepared to seize those opportunities.

That's why we launched Mentorship in Motion, a free pan-African mentorship program designed to help young people explore careers across the sports industry, learn from experienced professionals, expand their networks, and take the next step in their journey.

If you are a young African aged 16-30, or you know someone who is, we encourage you to apply here : bit.ly/MentorshipinMotion2026

Applications close on July 16, 2026, at 23:59 EDT.

02/07/2026

Applications are now open for Mentorship in Motion.

Delivered in partnership with Ithuba Lethu Sports Hub, Mentorship in Motion is designed for young Africans aged 16-30 who are passionate about building a career in the sports industry.

Whether you are interested in sports marketing, management, media, events, governance, technology, business, or other areas of the sports ecosystem, this program will connect you with experienced professionals, practical learning opportunities, and a community committed to your growth.

If you are ready to take the next step in your journey, we encourage you to apply today: bit.ly/MentorshipinMotion2026.

Application deadline: July 16, 2026, at 23:59 EDT.

01/07/2026

Today, we are excited to announce Mentorship in Motion, our new pan-African career development initiative delivered in partnership with Ithuba Lethu Sports Hub (ILSH).

Together, we are creating new pathways for young Africans aged 16-30 to explore and build careers across the sports industry through mentorship, practical learning, and industry exposure.

As Africa's sports ecosystem continues to grow, so does the need to invest in the people who will shape its future. Mentorship in Motion is designed to help young people better understand the opportunities available beyond the field of play while connecting them with experienced professionals from across the continent.

Applications officially open tomorrow, July 2, 2026.

Learn more here: champs4change.org/f/press-release---mentorship-in-motion-launch

10/06/2026

On May 29 in Kigali, alongside the BAL Finals, we brought together sports executives, athletes, investors, media professionals, and young people from across Africa for our annual convening, Behind the Game: Kigali 2026.

From conversations on leadership and investment to discussions on youth pathways into the industry, the event reinforced our belief that a thriving African sports ecosystem will be shaped not only by athletes, but also by the institutions, systems, and people working behind the scenes, beyond the field of play.

For those who couldn’t join us live, the link to watch the full conversation is available in the comments.

We also officially launched the paperback version of Purpose, Perseverance, Passion. Find the link in the comments too.

Thank you to our speakers, partners, sponsors, and attendees for helping make the evening possible.

22/04/2026

Clarisse Machanguana is now a FIBA Hall of Famer.

A career that shaped African basketball, a legacy that continues far beyond the court.

Through everything she’s built and continues to build, Clarisse has always stood for one thing: opening doors for others.

We are proud to be on this journey with her.

Congratulations, Clarisse! 👏

08/03/2026

She's not just watching the game. She's building it.

Today we celebrate the women behind Africa's sports industry and every young woman finding her way into it.

Happy International Women's Day !

04/02/2026

Yacine Diop Djibo has dedicated her career to using sports as a force for health equity, gender equality, and community leadership across Africa.

As the Founder & Executive Director of Speak Up Africa, she’s spent years bringing governments, athletes, and communities together to tackle major public health challenges, showing how powerful sports can be in driving awareness and real change.

In the C4C and We Will Lead Africa Sports Volume, Yacine shares how sports have helped mobilize thousands in the fight against malaria, elevated women in basketball, and created new spaces for youth leadership. Her story is a reminder that sports can offer visibility, voice, and agency, especially for women and young people.

Thank you, Yacine, for sharing your story with us and for the impact you continue to make across Africa.

Read her full story in the C4C and WWLA Sports Volume: linktr.ee/champs4change

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