Making a difference

We have been in Africa for over 10 years, working with adults and children. Their future is out there. We are connecting with them trough sport, building communities that can pioneer a better future. These communities, however, will dissipate if neglected. They need nourishment and dedication. They need your support!

Please take a moment to look at some of our pictures that we managed to snap in between the trainings.

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Training with Kanazawa Sensei: 2014 Teaching how to teach Karatina Dojo Training in Karatina, Nyeri Karatina : 2020 Karatina: 2021 2017: Training in Kibera - the largest urban slum in Africa How to get there... Nairobi: 2019 Nairobi: 2019 Aikido student in Nairobi Training on a wooden floor: 2017 Making a difference during the pandemic: 2021 Peace must be ACTIVE! Sagana: 2013 Sagana: 2017 Sagana: 2019 Sagana: 2019 Sagana: Quick lesson Sagana: 2019 School workshop: 2017 Workshop for school children: 2013 Workshop for school children: 2013 Workshop for school children: 2013 Training on the grass: 2017 Making friends with other martial arts rsgallery2 lightboxby VisualLightBox.com v6.1

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To support our work, you can make donations directly to our bank account

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With regular monthly or quarterly donations, you will be helping us to plan ahead and ensure that our work not only continues, but thrives into the future.

If you are able, we’d love it if you could make a donation to help us achieve our mission.

Aikido for Peace (2022)

"Aikido for Peace" is our main program. This, known also as "Aiki Mundus", and nominated for Sport Accord Awards project was conceived in 2013 and inspired us to start the Union Star Foundation. Dozens of trainings and workshops for children and adults were provided during the last years within this program. Your donation will help us to continue our work in Kenya, achieve our mission, and realize our plans to promote social change through sport in other East African countries.

Neema Rescue Center

In 2021, we have organized a workshop for the Children in Neema Rescue Center. The Children's' Home is doing a great job providing for orphaned or abandoned children. However, seeing the immediate needs for beds, bedding, as well as textbooks or school uniforms, we could not remain idle, and decided to act. Your donation for this project will help to build a better childhood for these great kids.