Ball 4 Kids' program is for young boys and girls aged 6 - 16 years in both rural and urban communities in western Uganda. Tooro Basketball Academy focuses on implementing a social inclusion structure where young children can develop skills, learn and play basketball in a context that is responsive and supportive of their needs and ambitions. Coaches introduce and use basketball as a driving tool to transform lives for young athletes to acquire social skills, social mobility and education.
Luck of Children's sports development programs - Most rural and urban communities provide for programs that majorly focus on adult entertainment and recreation where as parents only focus on the academic aspect for their children. Children are rarely supported and inspired to pursue an opportunity to develop sports skills where they could later turnout to be top athletes who may benefit for a variety of sports opportunities which include scholarships, social mobility and life changing impact.
The benefits of sports reach far beyond the impact on physical well-being. Tooro Basketball Academy coaches deliver comprehensive sports-based programmes to support children develop their talents, learn and play basketball in a context that is responsive and supportive of their needs, ambitions and interests. Creating neighbourhood basketball facilities and programs will allow children to play, socialise, have fun and learn skills that can bring about social change and boost social mobility.
The aim is to develop the program in more than 10 rural regions in western Uganda. This will impact over 1000 young children. The basketball development programs are coupled with life skills, inspire and motivate necessity of education and for those not in school, provide alternative learning experiences and seek to support re-enrolment in school when possible. Well developed athletes have a chance at scholarships and integration into good schools and alleviate financial hardships for families.
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