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What Age Should a Child Learn Chess and Where to Start?
Every parent today is fighting the same quiet battle with the relentless pull of screens, phones, tablets, YouTube and games that never end. And the apps and platforms designed to entertain children are also, by design, doing the thinking for them. The average child now spends over seven hours a day in front of a […]
Build Emotional Strength in Your Child Through Chess
Growing up is challenging, especially for children in fast-moving communities where choices are limited, and emotions often feel too big for their small shoulders. At Chess in Slums Africa (CISA), we’ve discovered a powerful way to help children navigate these challenges: chess. On a simple wooden board with sixty-four squares, children learn more than moves, […]
CISA CHAMPIONS BRING HOME STEMITE-NAFESS AWARD
Success rarely happens overnight. It begins with clear goals, careful planning, and consistent execution. This is the story of how our young innovators turned preparation into achievement. The Chess Dream Program, sponsored by Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and Chevron Nigeria, is a multi-component initiative designed to expose children to critical 21st-century skills. […]
Redefining Inclusion for Children with Disabilities Through Chess
On Saturday, January 4th, Chess in Slums Africa (CISA) collaborated with Vulpes Inclusive Engagement to provide chess training during the Inclusive Chess Day held at Whitesands School in Lekki. The event welcomed children aged 7 to 14 with autism, hearing impairments, and physical disabilities, giving each child the chance to experience the transformative power of […]
CISA Wins Master of Industry Award for Social Enterprise of the Year
We are proud to announce that we have been honored with the Master of Industry Award for Social Enterprise of the Year 2025 , a recognition that celebrates not just our work, but the thousands of lives we touch across vulnerable communities. But this award isn’t just a trophy on a shelf.It is a reminder […]
International Day of the Girl Child 2025: Chess for Girls in Cross River
Each year on October 11, the world observes the International Day of the Girl Child to honor the strength, potential, and dreams of girls everywhere. The 2025 theme, “Girls on the Frontline of Crisis,” highlights the reality that in times of poverty, conflict, or cultural injustice, girls are often the most affected. Yet, when empowered, […]
Nigeria at 65: True Freedom for Every Child
In the world’s largest floating community, Makoko, we met a child who had never sat in a classroom. His dreams were confined by poverty and circumstance, limited by the absence of opportunity. Education was a luxury, and the freedom to dream seemed out of reach. Then chess came into his life. At first, it was […]
CISA’s Junior Team Excels at Ecobank National School Chess Tournament 2025
The Ecobank National School Chess Tournament is one of the largest inter-school chess competitions in Nigeria, designed to inspire young people and showcase the power of chess as a tool for education, discipline, and change . On June 27th, 2025 at the Ecobank Pan-African Center Victoria Island Lagos state, the tournament brought together 197 schools […]
Celebrating 7 Years: The Journey of Chess in Slums Africa
On September 1st, 2025, Chess in Slums Africa (CISA) marks a significant milestone—seven years of empowering children in underserved communities through the transformative power of chess. From humble beginnings in Lagos, Nigeria, CISA has grown into a beacon of hope, impacting lives across the African continent. This anniversary is not just a reflection of our […]