HOPE GAME

The youth and children in our project catchment areas are lacking in both recreational facilities and equipment to play sports. Young people especially girls are the most vulnerable to social problems caused by idleness and sport is a sure way to meaningfully engaged and support youth in today’s rapidly changing world. Because of idleness, it has become an increasing concern that much of the youth are being forced into life of crime. It is important to keep youth sports development program running. We want to encourage these children through sports and foster their social skills so they can develop a sense of achievement and shun early pregnancy and marriage, drugs, alcohol and crime.

HRN has noticed lack of activities for children and youth that promote integral development of citizen, social inclusion and quality sports and education. Girls are limited to two sports they can choose to participate in and out-of-school youth have no sporting opportunities and exposes them to risky ventures. We provide opportunities to play for disadvantaged children and youth, and help them achieve positive change in their lives. This project allows them to take part in after school program and community sports program.

Sport is a viable and practical tool to assist in the achievement of the SDGs. Engagement in play and sports gives children opportunities for natural self-expression, self-confidence, relief of tension, achievement, social interaction and integration as well as for learning the spirit of solidarity and fair play. Team games and play promote positive social integration and facilitate the development of social skills in young children and youth.