Transforming communities through sport and innovation
Project supported by Physically Active Youth
Physically Active Youth has been introduced as a research project on development by MD Donovan Zealand to reduce school dropouts and it also aims at getting the young off the streets thanks to sport.
Through several sports activities, the "Life skills for leaders, innovators and responsible citizens" programme aims to advance the employability, leadership, resilience and creativity of young people with skills acquired that will be useful both in their life paths and in the development of their communities. The total budget of the project is estimated at €25,000
Context
In Windhoek, Namibia, children growing up in informal settlements face an unfavourable context: poverty, housing conditions, poor nutrition, overcrowded public schools, etc. According to a 2018 labour market survey report, the unemployment rate for young people aged 15-34 increased from 43.4% at the end of 2016 to 46.1% at the end of 2017; a finding that is conducive to increased delinquency and substance abuse.
Objectives
- Develop new youth skills, leadership and empowerment
- Foster creativity, empathy, cognitive thinking and essential life skills
- Enhance employability and skill sharing by offering community development workshops, youth career pathways and innovative entrepreneurship workshops
- Raising awareness about sexual and reproductive health and the environment
- Providing quality academic support to youth through STEM, art, life skills and sports programmes
Activities
- Organisation of sports activities (cycling, swimming, football, gymnastics, karate) and introduction to chess to teach vital skills such as teamwork, discipline, concentration, fair play and sportsmanship
- Socio-educational session (personal development, respect for the rules of community life, gender equality, etc.)
- Awareness-raising workshops focusing on sexual reproductive health, substance use and communicable diseases
- Introduction and training of youth in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education
Impacts
- 150 young beneficiaries identified in 10 community schools
- Opening of 2 new satellite centres in Otjomuise and Okahandja Park informal settlements to reach 175 boys and girls
- Recruitment and training of 15 volunteer coaches
Photo credit: Physically Active Youth
Location
Namibia
Project led by
Physically Active Youth
Start date
Date to be defined
Project status
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