SSCNA LAUNCH OF SPORT FOR SOCIAL CHANGE AFRICA AWARDS
In a post-pandemic world, it is important to recognise the valiant efforts of individuals and organisations that have made an impact to further the progress of social change, aiding those who needed it most and give the most of what they could offer.
In the spirit of recognition and appreciation, we present the Sport for Social Change Africa Awards 2022! This is a night of celebration, where we get to look at the faces of those who have been the catalysts for change in areas of Africa that need it most. Through sport, they have achieved incredible feats of sustainability and relief, providing a glimmer of hope when it seems lost.
Through these awards, we also aim to grow our network and the networks of these titans of change, to increase our efforts and expand our joint-reach in the African sphere of development.
More information will be released at a later date- for now, here is what you can look forward to and prepare for!
Click below to read about the award categories
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SASCOC SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT
CONFERENCE
Conference Details:
DATE: Friday, 8 July 2022 TIME: 08H00 - 16H00 VENUE: Olympic House FORMAT: HYBRID
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) is set to host a Sport for Development conference at the Olympic House in Johannesburg on July 8.
Our country, our continent and indeed the entire world faces numerous challenges such as poverty, inequality and violence against women and children. Can sport play a role in developing human beings holistically and addressing these world challenges?
These are some of the key topics that will be covered at this very important conference. We appeal to sports federations, organisations, NGO’s and sports lovers who are serious about using sport as a tool to change their communities and society, and ultimately the world, to heed the words of the beloved father of our nation. Let’s come together and explore how we can use the power of sport to change the world.
Conference themes will also include Sport, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, School Sport for Development and Education and Training. Speakers will include amongst others, Ollie Dudfield and Dr Sam Ramsamy, IOC. Professor Cora Burnett, University of Johannesburg’s Olympic Studies Centre and Dr Lombe Mwambwa, SSCNA Advisory Board Member.
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SOWETO BASKETBALL ACADEMY
Soweto Basketball Academy (@weareSoweto) is a Non Profit Organisation, home to the children and youth of Soweto and surrounding areas. The organisation engages in Basketball, recreation and lifeskills training activities.
Coach Mo — Monwabisi Dlamini — the Soweto Basketball Academy’s co-founder said the organization aims to improve both school performance and school attendance through the sport of basketball.
“We have kids who are now doing great things both at school and on the court,” Dlamini said. “They’ve come so far. There’s a lot of positivity happening, getting kids here and away from the streets.”
Dlamini initiated the Soweto Basketball Academy in 2013. Jacob Tsiane, Dlamini’s co-founder, joined a year later in 2014. In the six years of the academy’s existence, it has grown from three kids and one basketball to over 350 kids playing on five different Jr. NBA teams.
Sport For Social Change Network Africa spent YOUTH DAY 2022 with @wearesoweto, just a stones through away from the start point of the youth uprising of 1976. A time to acknowledge those who gave so much for the freedoms of the youth of today.
A quiet brilliant execution with sensational coaching and playing talents on display.
Click below to watch a video of the day!
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