Chess in Slums Africa is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing chess to poor communities. Founded in September 2018 by Tunde Onakoya, the organization aims to use chess as a tool for social change and cognitive development.[1][2][3][4]
| Formation | September 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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
editChess in Slums Africa was established by Tunde Onakoya after he returned to his home slum in Nigeria. Coming from an economically disadvantaged background himself, Onakoya believed that chess could 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. 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 to teach and coach chess to children.[9]
As of 2024, Chess in Slums Africa has secured lifelong scholarships for over 200 children from indigent homes. The organization has partnered with Chess.com, Lufthansa Airlines and other bodies.[10][11][12][13][14]
See also
editReferences
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.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2024-01-18). "Chess in Slums Secures Three-Year Grant Deal with Lufthansa Airlines for Chess Academy in Lagos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ Techeconomy (2024-01-20). "Chess in Slums Africa Partners Airline to Build Academy, STEM Lab". Tech | Business | Economy. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ Content, Branded (2022-05-31). "BC: OctaFX Partners with Chess in Slums Africa to Celebrate Children's Day in Nigeria". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "Chipper Partners Chess in Slums to Support its Mission of Raising Kings and Queens in the Slums - Chipper Central". www.chippercash.com. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
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