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Fame foundation firmly believe that the entire nation, businesses, communities and groups can benefit from the implementation of programs and policies that adopt the notion of women empowerment.
A Not-Profitable Organisation set up to formulate programmes through several initiatives to mentor, empower and advocate for women and girls.
Fame foundation was established to solicit, encourage and advance the social, emotional and economic wellbeing of women and girls as well as formulate programmes within the framework of national development plan with a view to enhancing the participation of women and advocate for gender parity in the society. Fame foundation firmly believe that the entire nation, businesses, communities and groups can benefit from the implementation of programs and policies that adopt the notion of women empowerment.
On March 8, 2023, to honor International Women’s Day, FAME Foundation held it’s annual Generation Equality International Football Tournament. At 8 a.m, eight teams gathered at Garki Area 3 Football Pitch […]
FAME Foundation, a gender based not-for-profit organization established solely to solicit, encourage and advance the social and emotional well being of women and girls, as well as formulate programs within […]
Global Sport Actors Convene in Lausanne to Strategize on Inclusive Gender Equality inSport The Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport (GO) hosted their inaugural international event with the theme […]
The National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) is a day of commemoration celebrated annually during the first week of February to honor the progress made and the ongoing […]
A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), FAME Foundation has entered into a one-year partnership with Laureus Sport for Good, to achieve a common goal, using the power of sports for change under […]
FAME Foundation is thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the International Sports Awards 2022 under the category ‘Diversity and Inclusion Award’ for moving sports towards acceptance and […]
Gender-based violence is a violation of human rights, often targeted against women and girl children. It is a global problem that has increased, especially with the Covid-19 pandemic, climate, and […]
Nigeria’s World 100m hurdles champion and record holder, Tobi Amusan, has made the five finalists for the Women’s World Athlete of the Year 2022 Award. World Athletics, on Monday, confirmed the […]
The Danish Institute for Sports Studies is looking for an analyst who can strengthen Play the Game’s international work with sports policy and good governance.Can you engage in the fight […]
Lack of knowledge about menstruation can result in harmful prejudice and misconceptions, deprive girls of typical childhood experiences and activities, and negatively affect their overall education, health, and well-being. Improving […]
FAME Foundation, in partnership with Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA), organized a three days capacity training practical for coaches and referees. The training was held at HerSTEM Innovation Center, Jabi, […]
FAME Foundation held her September Football for Development session under the PLAY it DREAM it initiative with support from French Development Agency (AFD) and Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP). The […]
A non-governmental organisation in Abuja, FAME Foundation, in collaboration with the Agence Française de Development (AFD) is sensitising girls on their rights to education and equality through the Play it […]
On August 26, 2022, FAME Foundation organized yet another Sport for Development session under its PLAY it DREAM it initiative aimed at addressing gender inequality and educating girls through sport […]
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has received triumphant gymnastics sensation, Stephanie Onusiriuka in his office.The 11- year old Onusiriuka, a beneficiary of the Ministry’s Talent Hunt […]
The tennis star said retirement had become necessary so she can dedicate more time to her family. “Believe me, I never wanted to have to choose between tennis and a […]
The future of sport and development must be inclusive of all genders – here are actionable steps that can ensure a move in the right direction. Gender parity has been […]
Sports is unarguably a powerful tool for Sustainable Development Goals. Aside from its health benefits, it has the power to change lives and the ability to drive gender equality by […]
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan early Monday set a World Record, twice, to win the 100m hurdles in style at the World Championships. Her victory and another great performance by Ese Brume […]
Sport for development is a method of bringing about social change through sports. It is the process of using sports to achieve crucial outcomes for communities, such as development, learning, […]
The half-dozen named to the selection will break boundaries when they step out at the tournament at the end of the year Three female referees and three female assistant referees […]
Held on IDSDP, the virtual Women and Sports Dialogue by FAME Foundation was a huge success, with speakers from diverse backgrounds sharing their insights on sports, equality and development. FAME […]
Poor menstrual hygiene can pose physical health risks, and has been linked to reproductive and urinary tract infections. Coupled with the socioeconomic barriers and access to sanitary pads, women and […]
FAME Foundation at the Generation Equality International Football Tournament awarded ten outstanding girls scholarships covering their basic primary education under her PLAY it DREAM it Initiative. 4 of the 10 […]
As part of our PLAY it DREAM it activities, FAME Foundation organized a community advocacy outreach at Durumi 1 community on February 26, 2022. The advocacy outreach is one of […]
Over the years, the sport has proven to be one of the perfect mentoring platforms because mentoring through sports can help young people develop skills and character that apply to […]
In commemoration of the 2021 edition of 16 Days Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which ended today, FAME Foundation in conjunction with the Youth and Sports Development Ministry, organized ORANGElympics, a […]
FAME Foundation is thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the International Sports Awards 2021 under the category ‘Diversity and Inclusion Award’ for moving sports towards acceptance and […]
FAME Foundation held her August Boot-camp of PLAY it DREAM it on August 29, 2021. This monthly activity was held at Area 3 Football Pitch, Garki Abuja at 1 pm […]
Loveline Obiji has won Nigeria’s sixth medal at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Paralympics in Japan. She bagged silver in women’s +86g after lifting 147kg. Deng Xuemei from China placed first […]
Bose Omolayo has won Nigeria’s second gold medal in powerlifting at the ongoing Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Omotayo clinched the first position in the women’s 79kg category She also […]
Latifat Tijani has won Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympic Games. She won the gold on Thursday in women’s 45kg powerlifting. Tijani defeated China’s Zhe Cui to […]
We are using sport and play based activities to raise awareness about the dangers of child marriage in remote Nigerian villages. LegislationThe Nigerian Senate recently proposed amending a section of […]
Nigeria’s Blessing Oborodudu has booked her place in the semi-finals of women’s wrestling event at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Powerful Oborodudu defeated Azerbaijani’s Elis Manolova and Meerim Zhumanazarova of […]
FAME Foundation held her July Boot-camp of PLAY it DREAM it on July 25, 2021. This monthly activity was held at Area 3 Football Pitch, Garki Abuja at 1 pm […]
FAME Foundation signed a Financial Agreement and Partnership of 20, 000 Euros with Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD), a French Government public utility office on July 14, 2021 in Abuja. […]
Super Falcons and Dijon FC of France striker, Desire Ugochi Oparanozie has reiterated her unalloyed quest to ensure that the girl child is more active in sports and education. Speaking […]
FAME Foundation held her June Boot-camp of PLAY it DREAM it on June 27, 2021. This monthly activity was held at Area 3 Football Pitch, Garki Abuja at 1 pm, […]
Blessing Okagbare has set a new national record and is now three wins away from equalling Mary Onyali’s mark after racing to her eighth national 100 metres title on Thursday […]
On May 30 2021, FAME Foundation held her PLAY it DREAM it Boot-camp for the month of May, the fourth edition. This monthly activity held at the Area 3 Football […]
The level of Violence against women and girls is very alarming and one of the incessant issue is GBV and talking about gender based violence, it is a pervasive and […]
“May” is Mental health awareness month and on this week’s edition of #PlayitDreamitTuesday we held an in-house tweet advocacy conversation, titled “Sports and Mental health” featuring Damilola Adewale (Programme Officer), […]
This week’s edition of #PlayitDreamitTuesday, we featured Godwin Enakhena, the CEO of GLOBAL MEDIA, He is a sports Marketer, Journalist and a seasoned sports Administrator. He is a Director of […]
On April 25 2021, FAME Foundation held her PLAY it DREAM it Boot-camp for the month of April, the third edition since the launching of the bootcamp. This monthly activity […]
The first-ever PLAY it DREAM it Boot-camp which was scheduled for February 28, 2021, was held yesterday at Area 3 Football Pitch, Garki Abuja by 1 pm, with 55 Internally […]
FAME Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) earlier in October commemorated the International Day of the Girl-child and #FootballPeople Weeks 2020 with Play it Dream it Conference for Internally Displaced Persons […]
For this week’s edition of #PlayitDreamitTuesday, we had David Doherty; CEO Team Nigeria UK and International discuss how we can combine sports and academics. QUESTIONS OF THE DAY Moving to […]
Fame foundation firmly believe that the entire nation, businesses, communities and groups can benefit from the implementation of programs and policies that adopt the notion of women empowerment.