Soccer 4 Hope
This project's parent organization is Hoops 4 Hope
It operates in South Africa and Zimbabwe
It uses Football (Soccer)
Entered the Sport For Social Inclusion Award
More about Soccer 4 Hope
Through the sport of soccer, S4H empowers and uplifts women and girls amidst a historically male dominated South Africa. S4H is unique in that it employs local leaders from each community to educate and deliver our programs. Our trained youth facilitators, called All Stars (staff) and MVPs (volunteer coaches) deliver an innovative Skills 4 Life curriculum, addressing the importance of our 7 Tools: integrity, self-esteem, self-awareness, focus, sense of humor, responsibility, and Ubuntu. Our modules also address the challenges these girls are currently facing, such as HIV/Aids, substance abuse, gender/risk, and leadership/conflict.
S4H is a program where girls can be recognized for their talents and courage, where there is huge potential for these athletes to blossom mentally and physically. Our all girls team model allows these girls a safe place, without the embarrassment or pressure of boys, and for open and honest dialogue.