A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Every kid deserves
a shot at play.

We collect sports equipment gathering dust in our own community and get it into the hands of kids in Zambia who are ready to use it.

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Our mission

More than a sport.
Greater potential.

Sports Beyond Borders is dedicated to empowering youth in Zambia through essential sports equipment and athletic resources. By hosting community outreach and volunteer packing events, we turn local support into global impact.

We work to break down barriers to play, foster joy and teamwork, and make sure every child has the opportunity to thrive through sport.

3Board members running it day to day

1Country of focus — Zambia

100%Of gear goes straight to kids, not storage

Why we started

A pile of unused gear, and a bigger question.

We started this organization after noticing how much sports equipment gets wasted or thrown away in our community, while many children around the world don't have access to the basic resources needed to participate in athletics. Through volunteering with underserved communities and learning more about global inequalities through our school, especially in parts of Africa, we've become more aware of the barriers many young people face in accessing opportunities through sports.

Meet the board

Run by three people who wanted to do something with all that unused gear.

Cynthia Hsu

President

Baani Mattewal

Vice President

Nanki Mattewal

Secretary

Get involved

Give equipment a second life.

Cleats outgrown after one season. A ball that just needs air. A hand-me-down bat nobody's using. It all counts.

Prefer to give money instead?

Financial gifts cover shipping, packing supplies, and equipment we can't source through donations. Every bit gets kids playing faster.

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Gather what you're not using

Balls, cleats, jerseys, rackets, protective gear — clean and in playable condition. Check our wishlist below if you want to know what's most needed right now.

Join a packing event

We get volunteers together to help organize and package the equipment we've collected, then send it on to Zambia, Africa. Reach out below and we'll let you know when the next one is happening.

It ships to Zambia

Packed equipment is distributed directly to under-resourced communities and youth programs in Zambia — no middle step, no warehouse pile-up.

Most needed right now

Soccer balls & basketballs
Cleats and athletic shoes (youth & adult sizes)
Jerseys and practice pinnies
Shin guards and other protective gear
Nets, cones, and training equipment
Jiu-jitsu gis and other martial arts gear

Ask about a drop-off

Get in touch

Questions, donations, or want to volunteer?

Send us a note — whether you've got equipment to give, want to help at a packing event, or just want to learn more about the work.

For other concerns, email us directly at sportsbeyondborderss@gmail.com

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Every kid deserves a shot at play.

More than a sport.Greater potential.