The Only Free Academy in Arusha
Every child who trains at Satino does so at zero cost. Equipment, transportation, meals, and tournament fees are all covered. Football should not be gated by a family's income.
Est. April 2023 · Sinoni, Arusha
The only completely free football academy in Arusha. 121 youth. Ages 5 to 17. No cost to families.
Every child who trains at Satino does so at zero cost. Equipment, transportation, meals, and tournament fees are all covered. Football should not be gated by a family's income.
Our Mission
Satino is rooted in the Sinoni neighborhood of Arusha, in the shadow of Mount Meru. Football is our vehicle. Our destination is the whole child.
Our coaches are all from the local community. They serve as mentors on and off the pitch. In under two years, one player reached the Tanzanian National Youth Team. Another was selected to the Young Boys Academy, linked to a Danish club. We have competed at the Chipkizi Cup twice.
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We are team
Our teams play in the Arumeru Youth League, and every matchday means a bus, food and water.
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European Partner
A registered Dutch NGO built on relational development. Founded by Tess Oudendijk after her time in Sinoni. The Focus Foundation has assembled a serious Dutch network around SFA: Ajax Amsterdam, VodafoneZiggo, and multiple Amsterdam institutions. They manage European donations with full financial transparency.
Visit focusfoundation.nl →Thank you. Every kit, every coach and every matchday is paid for by people who chose to back these children. This is the squad you made possible.
