Cricket Without Boundaries (CWB) reached close to 6000 children during a 14-day outreach programme across eastern Uganda, combining cricket coaching with social education in a community-driven initiative that concluded this month.
The CWB delegation arrived in Uganda on March 1 via Entebbe International Airport, where they were received by Cricket Uganda representative Jonathan Kiiza.
The group, led by Mark Campbell and comprising Lara, Holly, Alice, Ali, Ken and Jim, delivered a structured development programme across Kumi, Bukedea and Kapchorwa districts.
Working alongside local coaches Oparok and Arnold Tembo, the team conducted cricket clinics in schools, introducing basic skills while integrating messages around gender equality, women empowerment, teamwork and mutual respect. The sessions were designed to create inclusive environments, with boys and girls participating together.
Across the three districts, many of the participants were introduced to cricket for the first time. The programme also focused on personal development, using sport to promote confidence, leadership and shared responsibility among learners.
Each district visit concluded with a cricket festival that brought together participating schools for matches and skills demonstrations. The final festival was held in Kapchorwa, marking the end of the two-week schedule.
Following the outreach, the CWB team returned to Entebbe and attended matches at the ICC Under-19 Women’s Cricket World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier. The visit included interactions with teams such as Sierra Leone and Mozambique, strengthening regional cricket links.
The tour concluded with CWB head Mark Campbell presenting the Player of the Match award to Sierra Leone’s Thereza Tommy, bringing to a close an encounter that combined grassroots development with wider engagement in the international game.
The initiative leaves a footprint beyond cricket, reinforcing the role of sport as a tool for inclusion and community development among young people in Uganda.
