HOOPS 4 HOPE BOUNCES AGAIN
Today we spoke to Programme Coordinators Lubabalo Busakwe and Shermon Williams and Hal Harris project Manager from Hoops 4 Hope about what they'r doing to uplift the community.
Hoops 4 Hope is an initiative which educates 'Freedom Through Sport' and this is done through basketball.
The aim of the organization is to empower H4H coaches to become effective advocates for positive change in the lives of young people in their communities who grow up in very challenging environments. The educational role of the All Star and MVP coach is proactive rather than reactive, meaning that they bring respect, fun and sport into the lives of these young people.
Teachers and parents are often in a position of authority, and are thus unable to foster honest discussions or learning. Our All Stars and MVP’s are in a unique position to open a forum that affords the youth a rare opportunity to discuss important life changing and damaging topics. Hoops 4 Hope is much more than simply playing sports. We address the sensitive, but critical aspects of the young peoples’ lives that teachers and adults may not feel comfortable doing. We are helping children make it to the big leagues of life!
Hoops 4 Hope is an initiative which educates 'Freedom Through Sport' and this is done through basketball.
The aim of the organization is to empower H4H coaches to become effective advocates for positive change in the lives of young people in their communities who grow up in very challenging environments. The educational role of the All Star and MVP coach is proactive rather than reactive, meaning that they bring respect, fun and sport into the lives of these young people.
Teachers and parents are often in a position of authority, and are thus unable to foster honest discussions or learning. Our All Stars and MVP’s are in a unique position to open a forum that affords the youth a rare opportunity to discuss important life changing and damaging topics. Hoops 4 Hope is much more than simply playing sports. We address the sensitive, but critical aspects of the young peoples’ lives that teachers and adults may not feel comfortable doing. We are helping children make it to the big leagues of life!
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