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Chess in Slums Africa is an non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children in impoverished communities through the strategic game of chess. Founded in September 2018 by Tunde Onakoya, the organization has been at the forefront of using chess as a tool for social change and cognitive development.[1][2][3][4]
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| Formation | September 2018 |
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| Type | Non-profit |
| Legal status | Foundation |
| Purpose | Chess education |
| Headquarters | 150 Ikorodu Road | Onipanu, Lagos State, Nigeria |
Founder | Tunde Onakoya |
| Affiliations | Chess.com |
| Website | chessinslumsafrica |
Founding and vision edit
The organization was established by Tunde Onakoya after he returned to his home slum in Nigeria. Coming from an economically disadvantaged background himself, Onakoya recognized the transformative power of chess to provide a way out of poverty and societal denigration.[5][6]
The mission of Chess in Slums Africa is to empower, uplift, and educate children in slum communities, with a goal to reach 1 million children in 5 years. The organization believes that every child deserves an equal opportunity to attain a better life, regardless of their background.[7][8]
Chess in Slums Africa operates by going into the trenches of slum areas, places that are often avoided, to teach and coach chess to children.[9]
Achievements edit
Through its chess education programs, Chess in Slums Africa has secured lifelong scholarships for over 200 children from indigent homes. The organization has also partnered with international, domestic, and governmental bodies to further its cause and expand its reach.[10]
External links edit
- Official websites
- Chess in Slums Africa on Instagram
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Evelyn, Watta (10 October 2021). "How chess became an escape for children living in a Nigerian slum". olympics.com.
- ^ "Chess in Slums Africa: Empowering Futures, One Move at a Time". Shoppe Black. 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "For Tunde Onakoya, Chess in Slums Africa is Beyond Making a Pawn a Queen; it's about Redefining Education Outside a Classroom". BellaNaija. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Ketiku, Stacy (2022-04-07). "Tunde Onakoya, Founder of Chess in Slums Africa to Speak at NECLive9". ID Africa. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Turning Nigeria's slums into a chess classroom – DW – 02/24/2022. Retrieved 2024-04-20 – via www.dw.com.
- ^ "Meet the Amazing Activist Using Chess to Redefine Education for African Children". Global Citizen. 2022-03-02. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "How Tunde Onakoya Raised Over ₦50 Million To Teach Chess In Slums - Piggyvest Blog". blog.piggyvest.com. 2022-01-09. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Tunde Onakoya, the Nigerian changing young lives across Africa with chess (Inspire Africa)". euronews. 2023-07-01. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Levin, Anthony (2023-12-22). "2,706 Players Compete For A Cause: Chess In Slums Africa Fundraiser". Chess.com. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Tunde Onakoya Gets Worldwide Support For Chess In Slums". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2022-01-11. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
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