Kick Forward collects quality pre-loved boots in the UAE, cleans and checks them, and ships them to academies and community clubs where a pair of boots can change a season or a life.
Pairs collected
Partner clubs
Countries served
Updated monthly • Transparent tracking
We stop good boots from gathering dust and get them back on the pitch. By connecting donors in the UAE with grassroots teams across Africa, we reduce waste, lower costs for academies, and help more kids play safely and confidently.
Extending a boot’s life cuts landfill and makes football more sustainable.
We prioritise underserved communities and schools with limited resources.
The person behind this website and the mission.
I created this platform to make donating football boots simple, trustworthy, and impactful. Football gave me confidence, discipline, and community and I wanted more kids to feel that too. This site connects donors in the UAE with grassroots clubs across Africa, so every usable pair gets back on the pitch where it belongs.
To reduce waste, remove barriers for young players, and create a clear donation pathway.
Donate boots, share our mission, or partner with us for a school/club drive.
Four simple steps from your cupboard to their kick-off.
Drop off clean, good-condition boots at a collection point or request pickup (Dubai only).
We inspect studs, laces and soles, then sanitise and size-tag every pair.
We work with logistics partners to deliver to vetted academies and schools across Africa.
Clubs distribute by size so every player gets a safe, suitable pair and gets back to training.
We track every shipment and publish simple, transparent stats.
Pairs re-homed
Waste diverted*
Countries reached
Partner clubs
*Estimated over full lifecycle vs new purchases.
Everything you need to know about donating boots.
Clean, good-condition pairs with secure studs/soles and intact laces. No holes or torn uppers please.
Yes - FG, AG, SG, turf and futsal shoes are welcome. We match them to the right surfaces locally.
We have rotating collection points across Dubai. Check the Contact page for current locations or request a pickup.
Absolutely. We set up termly drives, provide posters and bins, and handle logistics. Reach out.
Questions, pickups, or partnership ideas? Send a message and we’ll reply within 48 hours.