ABOUT

SheRef Her Legacy

PURPOSE &

MISSION

  • Empowering girls by teaching football laws, fitness, and leadership.
  • Encourage education alongside sport, promoting personal growth and self-confidence.
  • Increase female participation in sport officiating, breaking barriers in a male-dominated field.
  • Provide pathways for career coaching, refereeing, administration, and community influence.

HOW TO

SUPPORT

  • Volunteer engagement: Coaches, referees, and mentors for training programs.
  • Financial contributions: Donations to fund gear, refereeing courses, community outreach, and bursaries.
  • Partnerships: Collaborate with schools, local clubs, NGOs for program expansion.
  • Awareness & Advocacy: Invite SheRef to speak at events, host workshops, or feature in media campaigns.

SUCCESS

STORIES

SheRef Akhona Makalima clears the mental hurdles of a female referee to block out the patriarchal noise

Eastern Cape’s Makalima aims to be more vocal about her brand

The story of SheRef: from a rural village to the world stage