The Journey to Impact
Thousands of miles. One shared purpose.
Every year, our mission brings people together across continents, connecting communities in the United States with children and families in Nigeria. Scroll to follow the journey.
Scene one
The mission begins
In Kansas City and Atlanta, supporters, partners and volunteers come together to prepare for the year’s camp.
Places on the journey
Kansas City
Missouri, USA
The Foundation’s home base and the home of the Bloom Ball.
Learn more about Kansas CityAtlanta
Georgia, USA
Home of New Beginnings Today, the partner that provides every camper’s shoes.
Learn more about AtlantaLagos
Nigeria
Arrival in Nigeria, the city where Adeola Ajayi was born.
Learn more about LagosSango Ota
Ogun State, Nigeria
Home of Noble Court and the annual AOA basketball camp.
Learn more about Sango Ota
Routes illustrate the Foundation's annual journey. They are not airline itineraries and imply no nonstop flights, travel times or dates. Distances shown are approximate great-circle (straight-line) distances between city centres.