Our History

Kairo Sporting Foundation was established by a dedicated team of youthful individuals who share a deep passion for both sports and education

With diverse backgrounds in coaching, competitive athletics, and academia, they united with a common goal—to create a platform where young athletes could develop their talents while gaining valuable life skills. Among the founding members, some hold coaching licenses and have years of experience training young players, while others have captained teams and earned medals in various sports disciplines. Additionally, one of the founders brings extensive experience in the education sector, ensuring that the foundation not only focuses on sports excellence but also emphasizes academic growth and personal development.

Driven by the belief that sports can be a powerful tool for empowerment, the Kairo Sporting Foundation is committed to providing structured training, mentorship, and opportunities for young athletes, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. Through soccer and other sporting activities, the foundation seeks to inspire discipline, teamwork, and resilience, shaping well-rounded individuals both on and off the field.

Our Objectives

Promote Youth Development: Provide structured soccer training programs that help young athletes develop technical skills, discipline, and teamwork.
Support Underprivileged Communities: Ensure that children from disadvantaged backgrounds have access to soccer gear, coaching, and playing opportunities.
Encourage Education Through Sports: Use soccer as a platform to instill valuable life skills such as leadership, responsibility, and resilience while promoting academic success.
Create Safe & Inclusive Spaces: Offer safe, positive environments where children can engage in sports, stay active, and build meaningful relationships.
Foster Talent Identification & Growth: Identify and nurture young soccer talents, connecting them with pathways for further development in professional and academic sports programs.
Engage in Community Development: Organize tournaments, outreach programs, and mentorship initiatives that bring communities together through the power of soccer.

Leadership

Billy Makombola

Executive Director

Billy serves as an executive director and has a strong leadership background, which plays a key role in helping to achieve the organization's goals. He is a Mandela Washington Fellowship alumnus and also the Managing Director and Head Coach at Kairo Soccer Training (USA). Billy has a passion for youths and community development, and for the past 10 years, he has demonstrated his commitment to improve civic education and youth empowerment through working in various development initiatives.

Anastasius Novahiwa Chigamba

Programs Coordinator

well known as Nova, serves as the Programs Coordinator and has over 10 years of youth and sports engagement experience. He is a professional Health Surveillance Officer working in the public office sector. Nova has a background of education in agriculture and has also worked as a field assistant in implementing programs in different fields. His experience in program management enables him to coordinate and facilitate successful programs to achieve positive outcomes in the organization.

Frank Chisambiro

Programs Manager

Frank proudly calls himself “the hiking guy,” but professionally, he is a software developer with a strong background in educational technology. He has worked extensively in the education sector, developing & managing education software solutions. His experience has given him valuable insight into the gaps in youth development programs, allowing him to bring his tech expertise to enhance the foundation’s operations. From streamlining registration & performance tracking to digitizing program management, Frank ensures that the foundation leverages modern technology for efficiency, growth, & impact.

Chifundo Kapichi

Education & Welfare Officer

Chifundo is a professional educator and holds a FAM D Coaching License, with two years of experience coaching the Chemusa Football Project (Under-12). He is dedicated to ensuring that young athletes have access to both quality education and sports opportunities. In his role, he focuses on mentorship, welfare programs, and bridging the gap between academics and athletics, helping to nurture well-rounded individuals who excel both on and off the field.

Evelyn Gondwe

Finance and Fundraising

Evelyn has a background in public health and currently serves on the finance and fundraising team, helping to raise funds and manage resources for our programs. With a strong interest in child development and health, she believes that sports not only promote confidence and discipline but also play a vital role in improving children's physical and mental health for a brighter future.