Non-profit charitable
organisation supporting
children in Ghana

Our Story & Mission Statement

The Community

Street to Schools football team!

Our Story

The story of “Street to School” (S2S) is one of passion, compassion, and hope, rooted in the vision of our beloved founder, Billa Mahmud. Though S2S officially began in 2017, its heart beats with the principles Billa established long before, driven by his deep love for the children of La.

Billa’s journey started humbly beneath a mango tree, where he welcomed just five students—one of whom is now our dedicated Operations Manager, Coach Bobby. A lifelong resident of La Township, Billa was a teacher and clothing trader, but above all, he was a champion for the youth in his community, tirelessly working to uplift those facing adversity.

With an unwavering commitment to providing opportunities for self-development, Billa harnessed the power of football and sports to engage local youth, believing that education should always come first. As the word spread about his free tuition and playtime, families flocked to him, entrusting him with their children’s futures. Billa, ever resourceful, self-funded relocations to accommodate this growing need, eventually establishing the Future Leaders UCC in Teshie.

Billa was a man of strong principles, convinced that meaningful change starts at the grassroots level. He understood the challenges his community faced—truancy, teenage pregnancy, and a lack of safe spaces for children. His initiatives provided a beacon of hope, creating a nurturing environment where families felt safe and children could thrive. Under his guidance, young people participated in national tournaments, enriching excursions, and weekend match days that instilled a sense of belonging and purpose.

As Billa’s efforts flourished, they began to resonate beyond the borders of La, attracting international interest, volunteers, and donations. Tragically, in 2016, we lost this remarkable leader. In the wake of his passing, partners Jordan and King Boateng from Akwaaba Volunteers stepped in, alongside Billa’s devoted widow, Madam Phillys, to honor his legacy and continue his vital work.

In 2017, Ekow Elliott, founder of Volta Sports, reached out to Jordan to explore ways to sustain Billa’s mission. Together, they named the initiative “Street to School,” blending sports and education to empower the community that Billa loved so deeply. That summer, Ekow and Leon Yemoh, our current S2S Director, traveled to Ghana, immersing themselves in Billa’s vision and laying the foundation for what would become a formal charity in both the UK and Ghana.

Today, S2S carries forward Billa’s spirit and unwavering dedication. We maintain strong ties with BFSA and BMMFLS, guided by the six pillars of impact that reflect Billa’s dream: to ensure that every disadvantaged youth has the chance to shine. We are honored to continue this journey, inspired by Billa’s legacy and the countless lives he touched.

Partners

Billa Future Stars Academy (BFSA)

BFSA is the sporting partner of S2S. They are an amateur football club founded by the late Billa Mahmud and has been running between La Township for about 20 years. A club with very strong core values that puts the personal and sporting development of their players and coaches at the heart of its objectives. They boast of a winning reputation and across a broad range of age groups from the U9s to the U17s.

S2S are proud to support BFSA on a regular basis with funds, kit, equipment and elite pathways where appropriate.

Team Volta Ltd

Team Volta is an organisation that supports developing athletes on their journey to becoming established Professionals by nurturing them with engaging development programmes.

Team Volta Is Founded on Professional Excellence, Providing Opportunity, And Delivering Social Impact.

In addition to their regular and valuable donation to S2S, they continually provide their services to elite participants within the Recreational sports setting at S2S and offer professional pathways where appropriate.

Akwaaba Volunteers

Akwaaba Volunteers was founded in 2015 by Jordan Palmer and King Boateng. Jordan spent time in Accra as volunteer and fell in love with the people, culture and the country and King grew up in Accra before pursuing a career as a professional footballer in the UK. Both founders share a passion for creating better opportunities for young, disadvantaged people in Ghana through 4 key areas, health, education, sports and working with animals.

Through their volunteering scheme, they offer opportunities for people all around the world to come down and support the young people at S2S – especially through tutoring and coaching. Akwaaba Volunteers have pioneered the Netball team and Swimming classes at S2S as well as building a skills center, library and bus to transport the S2S participants for games, school and excursions.

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supporting children in Ghana

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The Community

Street to Schools
football team!

Our Story

The story of “Street to School” (S2S) is one of passion, compassion, and hope, rooted in the vision of our beloved founder, Billa Mahmud. Though S2S officially began in 2017, its heart beats with the principles Billa established long before, driven by his deep love for the children of La.

Billa’s journey started humbly beneath a mango tree, where he welcomed just five students—one of whom is now our dedicated Operations Manager, Coach Bobby. A lifelong resident of La Township, Billa was a teacher and clothing trader, but above all, he was a champion for the youth in his community, tirelessly working to uplift those facing adversity.

With an unwavering commitment to providing opportunities for self-development, Billa harnessed the power of football and sports to engage local youth, believing that education should always come first. As the word spread about his free tuition and playtime, families flocked to him, entrusting him with their children’s futures. Billa, ever resourceful, self-funded relocations to accommodate this growing need, eventually establishing the Future Leaders UCC in Teshie.

Billa was a man of strong principles, convinced that meaningful change starts at the grassroots level. He understood the challenges his community faced—truancy, teenage pregnancy, and a lack of safe spaces for children. His initiatives provided a beacon of hope, creating a nurturing environment where families felt safe and children could thrive. Under his guidance, young people participated in national tournaments, enriching excursions, and weekend match days that instilled a sense of belonging and purpose.

As Billa’s efforts flourished, they began to resonate beyond the borders of La, attracting international interest, volunteers, and donations. Tragically, in 2016, we lost this remarkable leader. In the wake of his passing, partners Jordan and King Boateng from Akwaaba Volunteers stepped in, alongside Billa’s devoted widow, Madam Phillys, to honor his legacy and continue his vital work.

In 2017, Ekow Elliott, founder of Volta Sports, reached out to Jordan to explore ways to sustain Billa’s mission. Together, they named the initiative “Street to School,” blending sports and education to empower the community that Billa loved so deeply. That summer, Ekow and Leon Yemoh, our current S2S Director, traveled to Ghana, immersing themselves in Billa’s vision and laying the foundation for what would become a formal charity in both the UK and Ghana.

Today, S2S carries forward Billa’s spirit and unwavering dedication. We maintain strong ties with BFSA and BMMFLS, guided by the six pillars of impact that reflect Billa’s dream: to ensure that every disadvantaged youth has the chance to shine. We are honored to continue this journey, inspired by Billa’s legacy and the countless lives he touched.

Partners

Billa Future Stars Academy

BFSA is the sporting partner of S2S. They are an amateur football club founded by the late Billa Mahmud and has been running between La Township for about 20 years. A club with very strong core values that puts the personal and sporting development of their players and coaches at the heart of its objectives. They boast of a winning reputation and across a broad range of age groups from the U9s to the U17s.

S2S are proud to support BFSA on a regular basis with funds, kit, equipment and elite pathways where appropriate.

Team Volta Ltd

Team Volta is an organisation that supports developing athletes on their journey to becoming established Professionals by nurturing them with engaging development programmes.

Team Volta Is Founded on Professional Excellence, Providing Opportunity, And Delivering Social Impact.

In addition to their regular and valuable donation to S2S, they continually provide their services to elite participants within the Recreational sports setting at S2S and offer professional pathways where appropriate.

Akwaaba Volunteers

Akwaaba Volunteers was founded in 2015 by Jordan Palmer and King Boateng. Jordan spent time in Accra as volunteer and fell in love with the people, culture and the country and King grew up in Accra before pursuing a career as a professional footballer in the UK. Both founders share a passion for creating better opportunities for young, disadvantaged people in Ghana through 4 key areas, health, education, sports and working with animals.

Through their volunteering scheme, they offer opportunities for people all around the world to come down and support the young people at S2S – especially through tutoring and coaching. Akwaaba Volunteers have pioneered the Netball team and Swimming classes at S2S as well as building a skills center, library and bus to transport the S2S participants for games, school and excursions.