Balamu Community Outreach Program
Balamu Community Outreach Program (BACOP) is a non-profit organization that uses soccer as a development tool to address social, economic, health, and environmental community challenges in Uganda.
About BACOP
Community Outreach
BACOP supports the community in many ways, including working directly in local communities.
Football for Development
Football is a grassroots sport in Uganda, bringing together internally displaced persons and refugees.
Opportunity for Nurses
In cooperation with Nakifuma Health Centre III, we provide an internship program to nursing interns
volunteering for the community
The BACOP Story …
BACOP was founded in 2012 by youths who were actively involved in playing football and other sporting activities. They found it necessary to form and register a community-led membership organization to unite refugees and their host communities.
Our Vision
We empower communities for self-reliance through sport.
Our Mission
We enrich community livelihoods through knowledge and skills empowerment.
BACOP and Sports
Over 3,000 children empowered
in Uganda
Soccer
Girls’ up for Football Tournament
This football tournament is aimed at increasing girl’s participation, confidence building, and menstrual hygiene management. This tournament is play once a month among 200 girls aged 10- 15 years within the Mehta camps
hours of weekly workouts
Mehta camps primary schools league
The Mehta Camps Primary Schools League is a year-round initiative engaging boys and girls aged 5 to 15 from 12 primary schools. With 1,200 participants, the league takes place weekly, providing not only an opportunity for sports but also a platform to run campaigns on drug and substance abuse prevention as well as mental health awareness.
Our volunteers worldwide stand with us
Working with the Community
Volunteer Reviews
“What an incredible experience with the ultimate hosts! Not one bad thing to say, memories ill never forget”
Jasmine – UK
“ Thank you for providing your services to the people of Uganda and allowing volunteers from around the world to help. Wonderful experience.”
Candace – Canada
“I had an incredible 10 weeks at Balamu. Moses and his staff welcomed me with open arms. I will see you again (Tulabaggane)!”
Abby – USA
volunteering for the community
Some Q and A
Get acquainted to basic questions people ask about BACOP:
Where is BACOP located?
BACOP is located in Kabembe. Kabembe is about 8 minutes drive from Mukono town, and 30 minutes drive from Kampala city. Uganda’s tourist spot, Jinja, is about 60 minutes drive from Mukono town. (Read map)
What are BACOP’s future plans?
At BACOP, we are constantly looking ahead and striving to create a more holistic, integrated approach to community development. Our future plans focus on providing even greater opportunities for children and families by establishing a School of Sports, a playground, and a clinic. These three key components are designed to work together to promote physical health, education, and well-being.
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Blog Articles
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Balamu Community Outreach Program (BACOP) Wins Social Inclusion Award 2O22
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The Sport for Social Change Network Africa Awards 2022 celebrated exceptional initiatives across the continent, and one of the standout winners was the Balamu Community Outreach Program, which took home the prestigious Social Inclusion Award. This recognition is a testament to the program’s transformative work in using sports to address social inequalities and promote inclusion,…
