The SHE SHINES Initiative, under the SLAC READY-FIT-PLAY program, is a female advocacy project designed to increase girls' and women's participation in sport and develop women as leaders within the sporting ecosystem. It focuses on educating, equipping, and creating opportunities for girls and women to thrive as athletes, coaches, managers, and mentors, using sport as a platform for gender equity and community impact.
In Ghana, less than 20% of girls participate in organized sports, and women hold less than 10% of leadership roles within the sports sector. These gaps are driven by cultural barriers, limited access, and lack of representation. Additionally, fewer than 40% of sports facilities are female-friendly, restricting safe and inclusive participation. These structural inequities limit sport's potential as a tool for empowerment. SHE SHINES addresses this by expanding access, leadership pathways, and inc
SHE SHINES aims to increase female enrollment in SLAC programs by 40% within two years, while developing women as coaches, managers, and mentors across SLAC and partner organizations. The initiative will empower women in underserved communities through sports, strengthening resilience and social inclusion. By creating clear pathways from recreation to elite performance and leadership, SHE SHINES seeks to become a leading model for female advocacy in sports across Africa and beyond.
Increase Female Participation: Achieve a 40% increase in female enrollment in READY-FIT-PLAY programs within 2 years. Leadership Development: Position women as coaches, managers, and mentors across SLAC programs and partner organizations. Community Transformation: Use sports as a tool to empower women in underserved communities, fostering resilience and social inclusion. Sustainable Pathways: Create clear progression opportunities for girls and women fr
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