This is a story of children helping children.
It all began when a Catholic priest from Uganda came to visit Kansas City and brought two soccer (futball) loving boys a couple of handmade soccer balls made with banana leaf fibers.
HANDMADE BANANA LEAF BALLS
100% OF PROCEEDS ARE GIVEN
BACK TO UGANDA FOR CHILDREN’S SCHOOL FEES
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After two soccer-loving boys received the gift of handmade banana leaf balls on a visit from a priest living in Uganda, they decided they wanted to help the children of his village. After hearing about life in Uganda and amazed that children make these balls with banana leaf fibers to play soccer, Jack and James knew many of their friends and teammates would love to have one of these unique, handmade soccer balls. With the help of Father Vincent and the children of the village, the boys decided to sell these handcrafted balls and give back 100% of the proceeds to help with school fees for the children of St. Kizito Catholic Church and school in MaDuDu, Uganda. Jack, James, and now their sister Emma continue to learn about helping children in undeveloped countries while gaining knowledge about social enterprises and a host of other business practices.