Little League brings the joy of baseball and softball to children worldwide, fostering dreams and shaping futures. The benefits for children – on and off the field – are profound and life-changing. They unite youth through their shared passion for the game.

Baseball and softball are gaining incredible momentum across Africa. It’s exciting for children to try a new sport where everyone is on a level playing field learning together.

Local Federations create enthusiasm for the game with vibrant programs for boys and girls of all ages. They provide a beacon of hope, offering an empowering environment for youth to thrive, grow, and believe in brighter possibilities.

The Federations are eager to develop their Little League programs.

Being part of Little League gives young players a sense of belonging to a worldwide community - and a chance to dream about one day representing their country at the Little League World Series.

One of the biggest obstacles on the journey toward this dream is the cost to travel for games.

For many families, bus fare is a financial burden, making it difficult for their children to fully participate. Players practice regularly with their teams, but too often, they miss out on the opportunity to compete – where the magic really happens.

Competition gives children the chance to put their skills into practice, challenge themselves, and grow alongside their teammates. These experiences teach young athletes valuable life lessons in resilience, discipline, and teamwork.

Travelling to games also opens a world of new experiences. Children get to explore places beyond their own neighbourhood, make new friends, and meet kids from different backgrounds. These moments spark curiosity, build confidence, and help them to see new possibilities.

Fundraising Target: Player Travel Fund $ 12,000  

Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria

YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL BE A GAME CHANGER!

THANK YOU!

Rose Charities has 6% admin fees. 94% of your donation goes directly to the Little Leagues in Africa to be used solely for player travel costs. 

Rose Charities Little League Africa Project Coordinator – Ruth Hoffman
ruthhoffman4400@gmail.com

Ruth lived in Uganda for 5 years, providing accounting services to non-profit organisations, and is well connected to many African Baseball and Softball Federations.

Since 2011, she has run a series of successful campaigns in support of baseball and softball in Africa, in partnership with Right To Play, Roberto Clemente Foundation, Commonwealth Games Canada, Rose Charities and Play Global USA.

In Uganda, over $250,000 was raised to send equipment and coaches, support player transportation, bring coaches to North America for training, sponsor the women’s softball team to compete at the 2016 World Championships, and the men’s team in their run to qualify for the 2020 Olympics.

In 2026, she organised coach and umpire clinics in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania bringing 2 professional coaches from the USA to train alongside the local Federations. This was followed up by a month-long Coach in Residence program in Tanzania to launch baseball programs in schools. MLB provided the equipment.

In December, player and coach clinics are planned for Kenya and Nigeria through Play Global.

Ruth is in regular communication with all of the Federations to monitor their Little League activities and ensure funds are used as intended.   All of her travel is self-funded.