"Tanzania is one of Africa's most beautiful – and stable – countries. The country has unimaginable opportunities to develop future role models. Both on and off the pitch. We want to help!”

AT THE FOOT OF MOUNT MERU

The academy is located in the north-eastern part of Tanzania. Close to the equator, 30 km from Africa's highest mountain - and at the foot of our 'own' mountain - Mount Meru.

There is only 500 meters to the entrance of Arusha National Park, where elephants, giraffes and zebras are our neighbours.

We are located 1,300 meters above sea level and thus a fairly good climate. For football and other activities.

Tanzania has 60 million residents. A figure which, as a result of the increased prosperity, will grow alot in the next 10-20 years. The country therefore holds plenty of potential and talent for young role models. Role models who must help secure Tanzania's future. It is such talents and role models that we wish to produce. On and off the pitch.

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"We hope that you will help us support the boys in their education. But we also hope that you have wanted to visit us - and the boys. From mid-2024, we will open the doors to a boutique sports lodge, where you are very welcome!”

Read more about the sports lodge here

VISIT US - AND THE BOYS

From autumn 2024, you will have a good opportunity to visit the Young Boys Academy - and the boys. This is when we will open our cozy little Mount Meru Sports Lodge.

Then if you want to see the academy - and some of the very best Africa can offer in form of safari, trekking, Kilimanjaro, relaxation - then you should visit us when the lodge opens.

KLM flies directly from Amsterdam to Kilimanjaro airport, from where it is only a 30-minute drive to the academy and lodge.

Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook page, where we will tell you more as we get closer.

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"If you are between 18 and 25 years old and have the courage for an adventure, become a volunteer at the Young Boys Academy. You will help our boys in their development and at the same time get an experience you will never forget".

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

If you want to experience something very special during your sabbatical, and if you have the courage to pass on some of our strong values to young boys from Tanzania... then you should apply to become a volunteer at the Young Boys Academy.

We have different roles for our volunteers: School/values-voluntary. Here you have to help the academy's teacher with the boys' schooling - and their personal development.

SoMe volunteer. Here you have to help us send pictures, videos and stories home to sponsors etc. - primarily via our SoMe platforms.

Football volunteer. Here you have to help our trainers on the training pitch - to develop the boys' skills.

Read more about how to become a volunteer on our website - and send your application today.

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