Community Partner: Soccer without Borders
Racheal Kundananji has spent time after every match meeting and engaging with the club’s young female fans and is building a connection and relationship with the local chapter of Soccer Without Borders (SWB). Racheal also founded the Racheal Kundananji Legacy Foundation, through which she supports underprivileged female football players around the world. Similar to her Foundation, Soccer Without Borders works to eliminate the obstacles that keep underserved youth from participating in sports – free of charge, transportation provided, and all the necessary equipment supplied.
Through her foundation she has led programs to benefit underprivileged girls soccer players and youth in her home nation of Zambia, including:
- Collaborating with international organizations UNAIDS and UNESCO to host free soccer events, advancing access to the game in underprivileged communities
- Partnering with government officials to support the promotion of equitable governance, the ending of unethical practices and promotion of girls’ education in Zambia
- Partnering with NOWSPAR Women in Sport to put on a gender and safeguarding workshop, advocating for women’s rights and an inclusive and space sports environment for female athletes
Racheal was also named a UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and support bridging the gap between global awareness and local action.
