WAN-Hive Ghana, in partnership with the KGL Foundation, has implemented the SportHER Project, an initiative designed to harness the power of sports, create pathways for young women and girls, and empower them to thrive both on and off the field by combining athletic development in basketball, volleyball, self-defense training, and entrepreneurship.
The SportHER Project, from its inception, has established partnerships with stakeholders, including the Education Directorate, National Sports Authority-Bono Region, and the Sports Directorate of the University of Energy and Natural Resources. As part of the partnerships formed, the UENR basketball and volleyball courts are being utilized as training grounds as trainings are facilitated by experienced coaches from the National Sports Authority, whose expertise have ensured that trainees receive professional-level instruction in basic ball control, serving techniques, footwork, court positioning, passing accuracy, shooting form, defensive strategies, gained confidence, and a comprehensive understanding of game rules and teamwork over the past three months while building discipline, teamwork, and confidence.
The training enrolled 50 trainees, carefully divided into 15 for basketball, 15 for volleyball, and 20 for self-defense mechanisms. The participating junior and senior high schools are Fiapre Presby JHS-12 trainees, 10 from Dumasua Methodist JHS with 10 trainees, Fiapre Methodist JHS-10 trainees, Kyem Amponsah SHS- 5 trainees, Notre Dame Model with 6 trainees, and the remaining community members.
Feedback from trainees has been overwhelmingly positive. As one trainee shared:
“This program has changed the way I see myself. I feel more confident, not just in sports but in as I had only seen people play basketball on television but never had the opportunity to try it myself. Through the SportHER program, I have learned the basics and can now even dribble, sharpened my passing accuracy, and shooting form.” Another added, “Though I used to partake in the volleyball competition during school games, this training has allowed me to sharpen my skills and understand better serving techniques, basic ball control, and footwork. Lastly, “I can also become a mentor for other young girls looking to get trained in the basic safety mechanisms. Thank you to KGL Foundation and WAN-Hive Ghana for this opportunity”.
With a strong focus on providing a holistic approach, plans are underway for the next phase of the SportHER Project, which will include an entrepreneurship-focused module covering leadership, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and mentorship.
The program will culminate with the SportHER Competition, providing trainees with the opportunity to showcase their talents, apply the knowledge and skills acquired, and gain valuable exposure that will prepare them for future opportunities beyond the project.
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