INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2023: GENERATION EQUALITY INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

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 […]

WOMEN’S DAY 2023: FAME ORGANIZES FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

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 […]

Launch of the Global Observatory for Gender Equality in Sport 

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 […]

NGWSD 2023: FAME Calls for better welfare packages for Athletes

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 […]

Play it Dream it: Laureus Sports and FAME Foundation Sign Agreement

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 […]

PLAY it DREAM it Nominated for ISA 2022 Award

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 […]

THE STANDUP AGAINST SRGBV PROJECT

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 […]

Women’s World Athlete of the Year award: Amusan makes top 5 list

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 […]

Play the Game seeks new analyst

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 […]

Menstrual Health and Personal Hygiene Workshop

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 Partners NAFA to Train Coaches and Referees

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, […]

PLAY it DREAM it: September Sports for Development Session

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 […]

FAME Foundation, AFD sensitize girls on rights to education, equality

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 […]

PLAY it DREAM it: August Sport for Development Session

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 […]

Sports Minister Receives 11 Year Old Gymnastics Sensation, Stephanie Onusiriuka

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 […]

BREAKING:Serena Williams Retires from Tennis

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 […]

Achieving Gender Equity in Sports

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 […]

PLAY IT DREAM IT FOOTBALL FOR DEV SESSION

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 […]

World Championships: Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan sets World Record twice

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 […]

PlayitDreamitTuesday Twitter Spaces

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, […]

FIFA Appoints 6 Women Match Officials for Qatar 2022 World Cup

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 […]

Play it Dream it Community Advocacy Outreach

WOMEN & SPORTS DIALOGUE 2022

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 […]

PLAY it DREAM it: Menstrual Health and Personal Hygiene Workshop

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 award Ten Girls with Scholarships

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 […]

Play it Dream it Community Advocacy Outreach

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 […]

PLAY it DREAM it: Sports and Mentoring

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 […]

Press Release: ORANGElympics

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 […]

PLAY it DREAM it Nominated for Diversity and Inclusion Awards

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 […]

AUGUST: PLAY it DREAM it Boot-Camp

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 […]

Obiji wins Nigeria’s sixth medal at Tokyo Paralympics

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 […]

Tokyo Paralympics: Bose Omolayo wins Nigeria’s second gold medal

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 […]

Nigeria’s powerlifter Latifat Tijani wins first gold at Tokyo Paralympics

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 […]

Can sport stop child marriage in Nigeria?

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 […]

Tokyo Olympics: Blessing Oborududu advances to semi-final in wrestling

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 […]

JULY: PLAY it DREAM it Boot-Camp

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 […]

Press Statement: AFD and FAME Foundation Sign Agreement on Sports for Girls Development

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. […]

Desire Oparanozie drums support for girl child involvement in sports and education

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 […]

JUNE: PLAY it DREAM it Boot-Camp

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, […]

National Championships: Okagbare smashes record, inches closer to Onyali’s mark

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 […]

MAY: PLAY it DREAM it Boot-Camp

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 […]

PlayitDreamitTuesday 25.05.21: GBV IN SPORTS

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 […]

PlayitDreamitTuesday 18.05.21: SPORTS AND MENTAL HEALTH

“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), […]

PlayitDreamitTuesday 11.05.21: THE MEDIA AND WOMEN’S SPORTS

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 […]

APRIL: PLAY it DREAM it Boot-Camp

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 […]

FEBRUARY: PLAYit DREAMit Boot-Camp

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 […]

IDG 2020: FAME Foundation stages football event for IDP girls in Abuja

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 […]

PLAYit DREAMit Tuesday- Talent Development: How to Combine Sports and Academics

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 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FCT Football Association under the “PLAY it DREAM it” initiative, to mentor and equipped under-served and Internally Displaced Girls within […]