Coaching Dribble

Program Summary: Empowering Communities Through Sport in Botswana

Duration: 2-3 months (University Semester Breaks)

Target Group: Adolescents from vulnerable communities (Ages 12-18)

Reach: 500+ youth across multiple communities

Overview

The initiative is a community-based sports program designed to empower communities in Botswana by promoting life skills, resilience, and personal development. The program integrates sports with critical education on social issues, including early unintended pregnancy, alcohol and drug abuse, HIV prevention, gender-based violence, and mental health awareness.

University students trained as coaches and mentors lead sports activities and workshops in their hometowns during semester breaks, ensuring direct community impact. This initiative fills a crucial gap, as organized sports have been absent in many communities.

Program Objectives

1. Life Skills Development: Use sports as a tool to teach teamwork, leadership, and discipline.

2. Health & Well-being: Address key issues like substance abuse, reproductive health, and HIV prevention.

3. Gender Equality & Violence Prevention: Encourage mixed-gender participation and discussions on gender-based violence and respect.

4. Community Engagement & Sustainability: Train local youth leaders to continue the program beyond the initial implementation.

Key Activities

• Sports Training: Football, basketball, netball, and fitness sessions.

• Workshops & Discussions: Covering health, leadership, gender equality, and violence prevention.

• Mentorship & Life Coaching: University students as role models guiding adolescents.

• Community Outreach: Engage parents, local leaders, and stakeholders to reinforce program messages.

Sustainability Strategy

• Train-the-Trainer Model: Identify and equip local youth to sustain activities.

• Community Ownership: Work with schools, churches, and local organizations.

• Partnerships: Engage local businesses, NGOs, and government agencies.

• Follow-up Activities: Establish ongoing leagues and mentorship networks.

Why Support This Program?

• Addresses urgent youth challenges through a proven sports-based approach.

• Promotes health, safety, and empowerment for young people.

• Creates a sustainable model for long-term community impact.

Coaching Dribble is a transformative opportunity to shape the future of Botswana’s youth. We invite partners and stakeholders to collaborate in making this vision a reality.