Youth‑focused outreach program – Soccer as a Tool for Empowerment
- Structured development soccer camp for 40 kids (ages 8-13) from Cherangany Kenya
- player and coach education program
- hands‑on coach development workshops
- soccer equipment and training materials will remain in Kenya for continued use
- Based on Ontario Soccer’s Long‑Term Player Development framework with emphasis on:
- Building confidence, teamwork, and leadership
- High engagement, positive mentorship and enjoyment
- Age‑appropriate skill development
- Goals
- long‑term, sustainable impact
- use soccer as a catalyst for personal growth, education, and community development
Our KKFC Volunteer Team:
Rob McCallum
- certified Canadian youth soccer coach
- Senior Project Manager with Blackstone Energy Services
Dr. Pauline Timmons
- Canadian family physician, MD FCFP BScN.
- Intensive care RN prior to medical school
- Leading KKFC Medical Camp July 2026
Tarah Korir
- Canadian Distance Runner
- Author – Grandma and Gogo
- Elementary School Teacher, Waterloo Ontario
- KKFC co-founder – 2013
Wesley Korir
- Boston Marathon Champion – 2012
- Kenyan MP – 2013-2017
Aiden McCallum (left), Ben & Jayden Korir (right)
- will assist with on‑field activities and demonstrations
- provide a peer‑to‑peer learning environment
- reinforce leadership, teamwork, and positive role modeling
Please consider supporting this project so we can:
- Purchase Soccer equipment and coaching materials
- Provide transportation and accommodation for Kenyan youth and local coaches
To donate online to this special KKFC project, click the button below or e-transfer to donate@kenyankidsfoundation.ca and indicate your donation is for “Soccer 2026”.
Note: Donations of $20 are eligible for a Charitable Tax receipt.