When Zaineb attended an OM sports training in Malawi, she expected to learn coaching skills. While she did learn how to lead a team, she also encountered Christ’s love and surrendered her life to Jesus. After returning home, Zaineb started a netball team for young women in her community, mentoring them as they grew both in their athletic abilities and in their relationship with God. Before long, young men noticed the transformation among the women and reached out to Zaineb, who then helped them start a football team of their own.

Seeing Zaineb’s passion for helping others through sport, the OM team sent her for additional sports training aimed at developing and discipling players and encouraging them to do the same with others.

Equipped with confidence and new skills from the training, Zaineb returned home and met with local chiefs to share her vision of bringing peace to young people in the community who had been fighting without cause. With their support, she formed another team and helped others do the same. Today, Zaineb is mentoring six leaders who are coaching 70 young people.

One OM worker shared, “Zaineb has become an agent of peace in her community, sharing the gospel with her fellow youths. Community leaders admire her because the youths are now playing together and thriving, fostering unity and development within their community!”

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