About HOFI
A football organisation built to last
Horizon Football International develops young players, confident leaders and responsible citizens — starting in Kyanja, Uganda and reaching outward from there.
Vision and mission
What we are working towards
Our vision is to become a respected football development organisation, recognised for nurturing capable players, confident young leaders and responsible citizens.
Our mission is to provide safe, inclusive and high-quality football, education and personal-development opportunities through school and community partnerships — from grassroots participation all the way to higher-level pathways.
Strategic objectives
The eight pillars we are built on
These are not aspirations on a wall. Each one has an owner, a standard and a way of being measured.
01
Technical excellence
Age-appropriate coaching in ball mastery, passing, dribbling, shooting and decision-making.
02
Fitness and wellbeing
Movement skills, endurance, strength, nutrition awareness and injury prevention.
03
Equity and inclusion
Girls and boys, children of different abilities, and families from every social and economic background.
04
Life skills and leadership
Confidence, communication, teamwork, discipline and resilience, coached deliberately.
05
Safeguarding
A child-centred environment, with safer recruitment, proper supervision and clear reporting routes.
06
Education and progression
School engagement first, with talent pathways that are written down and shared openly.
07
Community development
Grassroots participation, local coach development and lasting school-community links.
08
International exchange
Coach development, friendly competition and reciprocal learning with partners in Europe and beyond.
Our growth journey
Three phases, in order
We are deliberately building depth at home before reaching outward. Each phase has to stand on its own before the next one begins.
Phase one · current
Uganda
Pilot school and community partnerships around Kyanja. Confirm governance, safeguarding and coaching standards, and establish a consistent weekly programme that families can rely on.
Phase two
East Africa
Build institutional partnerships across the region, run regional festivals, and invest in coach development so that quality scales with reach rather than behind it.
Phase three
International
Reciprocal learning and coach exchanges with partners in Europe and beyond, so that our players and staff measure themselves against international standards.
Governance
Who is accountable, and for what
HOFI is structured as a proper organisation rather than an informal club, because the children in our care deserve that.
- Shareholders’ General Meeting — eight founding shareholders
- Board of Directors — strategy and oversight
- Executive / Academy Director — daily operations and school partnerships
- Technical Director — coaching standards and player development
- Safeguarding & Welfare Lead — child protection and welfare
- Finance & Administration Lead — funds, records and reporting
Come and see a session
The best way to understand HOFI is to watch a training session and talk to the coaches.
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