Equal Play: Sport for Inclusion
Everyone should be able to experience the incredible physical, mental and social benefits movement brings - whoever you are, however you move. But too many children with disabilities face barriers preventing them from playing.
The power of equal play
We believe that when used with intention, sport provides innovative and effective solutions to the most complex issues of our time. It is a powerful and unique tool that can bridge divides and foster a more inclusive, peaceful and prosperous society.
As the world and the global sporting community face unprecedented challenges, our Sports for Inclusion Program is committed to using the power of sport to heal and create positive change.
Mission
To empower individuals of all abilities by building their self-esteem, efficacy and life time skills through sports, creative arts and physical literacy programs both in schools and communities.
Vision
An inclusive community where children and youth with different abilities are fully included in physical literacy, adaptive sports, games and creative arts.
Through adaptive games, sports and creative arts as a platform for social inclusion in sports, Sports for Inclusion Program provides opportunities for learning and new ways of thinking to stimulate action in the areas of critical importance for humanity – advocacy on disability rights, health rights and social well being of children and youth with disabilities in schools and communities across Africa.
HOPE also uses a unique approach of Reverse Inclusion where children and youth with disabilities are empowered to take full responsibilities to initiate and conduct inclusive activities such as sports, adaptive games, plays and creative arts where they involve non-disabled peers in their daily activities.
This concept helps them to gain confidence, self-esteem, and social inclusion through the power of adaptive games and sports hence developing their physical and mental health, and social well being to enable them live to their full potential within their schools and communities which is free from societal stigma and discrimination.
Led by Our Values
Collaboration
Inclusion
Community-centered
System-driven
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