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What is CHANGE A NATION
It is a "Sports Programme with the Potential to Change the lives of Young People in this Country and Beyond." Based on the concept of getting community based organizations and volunteers to take responsibility for the young people in their communities by introducing them to sport, values and life skills. Training the volunteers to build relationships with and to become worthy mentors to the young people that they work with.
Our Aim:
A. To see young lives changed, one life at a time
B. To see the project take off in every community in South Africa regardless of economic stature, culture or infrastructures
C. To mobilise and train community volunteers and organizations to, in a practical way become involved in the day-to-day activities of the children in their communities
D. To see future stars develop under the supervision and leadership of people with strong leadership skills and life values
E. To see more and more young people play sport and become more active in outdoor activities.
F. To develop strategies to assist talented youngsters to become fully integrated in organizations where their talents will be utilized and develop to its full potential.
G. To keep children occupied in constructive and meaningful activities during the weekends and school holidays
H. To have a big impact on sport in South Africa
Where do we come from?
Change A Nation was started in January 2009 when some young people decided to change their communities by going out to their local parks and playing fields. Soon there where children from all over their community joining them on these fields and parks. These young people then realized the potential a project like this would have to change the lives of people and communities across South Africa and the world. The concept was easy and effective and anybody could get involved. These young people got together at the SU offices in Gauteng North. Under the leadership of H van der Westhuysen they started to put together this project. As they shared their vision with others ,the response that they received about the project was overwhelming. The project has since grown to communities around South Africa and more and more people are getting involved on a weekly basis.
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