Unveiling the `King and Queen` in Every Pawn

Transforming Lives, Rewriting Stories, and Checkmating Illiteracy. We are Empowering Champions from the Slums.

We are on a Mission

To empower, uplift, and educate 1 million children in marginalized communities across Africa over the next decade, using chess as a focal point.

WHY CHESS?

A Game of Strategy, A Tool for Transformation

At CISA, every move tells a story—stories of children rising above adversity, communities coming together, and partnerships driving transformative change.

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Our Approach to Sustainable Impact

We believe that every child, regardless of their background, holds the potential to rise beyond adversity and build a brighter future.

Through a transformative blend of Chess, STEM education, and socio-emotional development, we equip children with critical thinking skills, resilience, and a strong sense of self-worth.

Guided by a trauma-informed approach, we nurture future leaders from underserved communities—empowering them to break cycles of poverty and become catalysts for lasting change in their societies.

Be a Game Changer

Transforming Lives, Inspiring Change

Are You Ready to Be a Change Maker?

Here is how you can get involved and make a change

Sponsor A Child

Give a child the gift of education and opportunity. Your support provides access to learning, mentorship, and a brighter future.

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Donate to Us

Your donation helps empower children through education, mentorship, and life-changing opportunities. Together, we can transform lives.

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Volunteer With Us

Join us in making a difference! Your time and skills can inspire, teach, and create lasting change for children in underserved communities.

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Partner With Us

Partner with us to create sustainable change. Together, we can amplify our impact and empower more children to reach their full potential.

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Unlock Potential
One Child at a Time

Education is the foundation of independent thought and a fundamental right every child deserves.

By sponsoring a child through our academic scholarship program at Chess in Slums Africa, you can make a lasting difference. Here’s how you can contribute:

Primary/Secondary Education: #200,000 for a year
University/College Education: #300,000 for a year
Vocational Training: #100,000 for a year

Additionally, you can mentor a child or contribute to internships that help shape their future.

Your support provides access to education and empowers these young champions to turn their dreams into reality, shaping brighter futures for both them and their communities.

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Partner with Us for Change

Empowering the Future Through Chess, STEM & Life Skills

Through our transformative programs, we prepare the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers who will shape the future. Learn more about how we are creating lasting impact through our C.A.S.T.L.E. framework.

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Our Wall of
Love

Sponsors and supporters share their love of helping children

My pleasure. Thank you for what you are doing to help these children. May God always bless you

ParisHilton.eth

The Canadian High Commission visited these awesome kids at the Oshodi Underbridge! ♥️ We're proud to support @chessinslumsand their fantastic work to uplift communities through chess #ChessInSlumsAfrica #ChessKid

ChessKid.com

Little drops make a mighty ocean. Again, I applaud you Tunde... You will never tire and great doors will be opened to you because you cared for others other than yourself

Kate Henshaw

It is indeed possible to do great things from a small place. Well done @chessinslums ♟

Netflix Nigeria

Checkmate ♟ Evra bus stop #Nigeria ! I'm soo impressed by those genius kids @Tunde_OD

Patrice Evra

Improving lives, developing the community and creating an enabling environment where every Nigerian Youth can succeed. This is what leadership should be about. Thank you @Tunde_OD This is absolutely inspiring.

MrMacaroni