The Jr. NBA All-Star event in Mozambique, in collaboration with the Clarisse Machanguana Foundation, has been an inspiring opportunity for young athletes to grow both on and off the court. Led by Clarisse Machanguana, a Mozambican basketball legend and former WNBA player, the event has brought together youth from various regions to learn the fundamentals of basketball, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Machanguana’s foundation, known for its commitment to empowering youth through sports and education, has been instrumental in making this event a success, providing a safe and supportive environment for kids to thrive.

Help us support and expand our programs and our reach. Gifts of all sizes help support our existing educational programs and allow us to deepen our engagement and connections with youth across the capital. As we prepare for the launch of the Clarisse Machanguana Academy, we are committed to strengthening our key programs that are the foundation of our success

Power forward, our biggest yet life skills program, in partnership with Jr NBA, funded by Exxon Mobile Foundation, 30 schools, 360 boys and girls, 30 coaches, and 20 referees will learn valuable life skills while improving their basketball skills.

We recently celebrated the success of Noémia Massingue, the first beneficiary of an international scholarship at The Masters High School in New York, where she is continuing her education.

We know that our approach works - by working with individual girls and families, partnering directly with schools, and engaging with the broader school and local community we get results