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Giants of Africa Celebrate 15th Anniversary With Youth Basketball Camps

TORONTO, ON (July 25, 2018) Giants of Africa, the not-for-profit co-founded by Toronto Raptors president, Masai Ujiri today announced they will visit seven countries across the African continent this August. Celebrating its 15th- anniversary, Giants of Africa has committed to hosting basketball camps and community outreach initiatives in Rwanda, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Senegal.

“Over the past 15 years, I have seen the impact basketball can have not only on one kid, but also on their entire community,” said Ujiri. “When I started Giants of Africa, I envisioned providing African youth access to the game and empowering them to achieve their greatest potential.