If We Build It Org, Inc.

Urgent Call for Support - IfWeBuildIt.org is now working with local community partners to implement a pilot season of the first official chartered Little League in Nairobi with 150 players from 8 teams across the Nairobi-Metro region - however the primary funding grant of $15,000 we were counting on to jump start this from the US Embassy in Kenya has been terminated as part of the US State Department global cessation of funding grants. (see our most recent update below).

When you donate to this fundraising campaign we'll use these funds toward the $15,000 needed to operate the league. The primary costs go toward player safety (ambulance and first aid support), insurance, food and refreshments for youth, team transportation (buses from across the city), league officials and coaches (umpires, scorers and chaperones), and field rental (games are played on a soccer field in Nairobi). The Championship weekend will be held at the Nairobi Field of Dreams.

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Fueled by the passion of Kenya's baseball and softball community, IfWeBuildIt.org is a community-led initiative dedicated to building the first dedicated baseball and softball field complex in Nairobi, Kenya—a place where young players can come together, develop their skills, and enjoy the game.

Our Progress So Far

Since 2021, thanks to the support of our incredible donors, we've raised $25,000 to jumpstart this ambitious project. With those funds, we’ve:

What’s Next – We Need Your Support!

We are now raising an additional $50,000 to:

Our Story

Decades after baseball was introduced in Kenya, a dedicated group of Kenyan, American, and Japanese players broke ground in 2021 to build Nairobi’s first baseball field. Partnering with JKUAT, which has generously allocated 10 acres for the development of a full baseball and softball complex, IfWeBuildIt.org is working to ensure that every child who wants to play has a place to do so.

We’ve started with a Minimum Viable Field—meaning games are happening, but the infrastructure still needs major improvements to support Little League, softball, and community play. Our goal is to bring these fields up to the standard of municipal parks in the U.S., making Nairobi a place where young people can play, learn, and grow through baseball.

Milestones Achieved Since 2021

2021:

2022:

2023:

2024:

2025:

Why This Matters

Kenya has a thriving baseball community, but it lacks proper facilities. Access to safe, dedicated spaces for play is critical to giving more young people the opportunity to participate in sports.

Currently, there is only one regulation baseball field in Kenya, located hundreds of miles away from Nairobi, making it inaccessible for most players. The Nairobi Field of Dreams project changes that by building a community hub where young athletes can play, practice, and compete.

How You Can Help

Your donation will help us build a two-field complex, ensuring:

We’re closer than ever to making this vision a reality, but we need your help now to complete the fields and launch Nairobi Little League after losing critical funding.

About Us

IfWeBuildIt.org is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in the U.S. with an official branch in Kenya. Founded by Thom Wallace and Kevin Schreiber, two Americans who have called Kenya home for years, our mission is to expand access to baseball and softball by building fields and supporting community programs. Through partnerships with JKUAT, the Kenyan Baseball Federation, and Little League International, we are working to make sure every child in Nairobi who wants to play has a place to do so.

Your donation is tax-deductible and directly supports field construction, coaching, and league play.

Join us in bringing baseball to more young people in Kenya!

To donate from Kenya visit our M-Changa crowdfunding page.

Visit our website: www.ifwebuildit.org

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