Sustainable Football & Rugby
Discover sustainable footballs and rugby balls made with purpose. Each ball by Alive & Kicking is handstitched in Kenya or Zambia, supporting fair employment and social impact. Sales fund health awareness initiatives and donate durable sports balls to underprivileged communities. Made from upcycled leather, these balls combine quality and ethical production. Play your part in empowering lives through sport while enjoying beautifully crafted, professional-grade equipment designed for both play and positive change.
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Explore our range of sustainable footballs and rugby balls, where craftsmanship meets social impact. Handstitched in Kenya, Ghana, and Zambia, these high-quality sports balls are more than just equipment—they are a catalyst for change. Every purchase directly supports Alive and Kicking’s mission to create fair employment opportunities, promote health awareness, and donate durable sports balls to children in underprivileged communities across sub-Saharan Africa.
Each ball is meticulously made by skilled artisans using locally sourced, upcycled leather and materials. This ensures a sustainable production process while providing stable, fairly paid jobs for over 150 workers, each supporting an average of six dependants. Alive and Kicking has produced over 750,000 balls, with more than 20% donated to schools, clubs, and charities, giving millions of children access to quality sports equipment.
Proceeds from ball sales are reinvested into life-changing initiatives, including training over 500 community coaches in health education since 2012. From vibrant patterns like the Muundo football, inspired by East African designs, to the sturdy pro ball meeting FIFA standards, each product blends style, durability, and purpose. For rugby enthusiasts, the handstitched rugby balls provide excellent grip and control, designed for serious play and social good.
By choosing these sustainable sports balls, you are helping to tackle unemployment, reduce inequality, and support families in vulnerable regions. At the same time, you’re promoting a love for sport that transcends borders and builds stronger, healthier communities. Whether for training, matches, or gifting, these ethically crafted balls are perfect for anyone who believes in the power of sport to transform lives. Play sustainably, play with impact.