Lagos, June 14, 2024 — Pistis Foundation in collaboration with The Asumah Brothers (TAB), is proud to announce the launch of a transformative initiative aimed at empowering 54 street children through sports and innovation. This groundbreaking project, conducted in partnership with Kids Off The Streets (KOTS), is set to make a lasting impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
About the Initiative
Inspired by the rising cases and negative effects of vulnerable children on the streets, the Asumah Brothers have joined forces with the Pistis Foundation to stem the tide of street children, by creating a hybrid program that blends physical activity with technological education. Over a span of five weeks, the initiative will provide comprehensive training in football, basic computing, digital literacy, and technology skills to children aged 8 to 16.
Goals and Objectives of Initiative:
Empowerment through football training to;
- Mitigate the rising cases of street children through sporting activities.
- Productively engage the children by enhancing their physical health and fitness.
- Teach the children basic leadership and team building skills.
- Provide a safe zone for mentoring street children to become better citizens of society.
- Give opportunities to exceptional talents to access the PF Scholars Award – an initiative of the Pistis Foundation Education arm – up till university level.
Introduction to Technology Training to;
- Equip children with essential digital literacy through basic computing skills.
- Inspire interest in STEM through hands-on coding and robotics sessions.
- Foster creativity and problem-solving abilities through innovative thinking.
Program Highlights
The initiative will engage 54 children from the streets, offering them a unique opportunity to learn and grow in a nurturing environment. Each week will feature a blend of physical training and technological workshops, with support from skilled coaches, volunteers, and mentors.
“We believe in the potential of every child, including vulnerable children on the streets, and through this project, we aim to provide them with the tools and opportunities required to succeed. By combining sports with technology, we are not only reducing the rising cases of street children through sports and technology, but promoting a safer society, and paving the way for future innovators,”
– Kehinde and Bolanle Asumah
Community members, businesses, and the media are encouraged to support this initiative by volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the word. Together, we can create a brighter future for these children.
“At Pistis Foundation, our mission is simple; to be a model provider of empowerment opportunities for the economically challenged, through education, health, and shelter programs. This initiative with The Asumah Brothers and KOTS (Kids Off The Streets) project is a perfect embodiment of that mission. By combining sports and technology, we are opening doors to new opportunities and bright futures for these children,”
– Leonard F. Thomas, Executive Director of Pistis Foundation
About Pistis Foundation
Pistis Foundation is committed to social impact, providing resources and support to uplift underprivileged communities through education, health, and shelter programs.
Mary Omange
Programs Manager, Partnerships Engagement
mary.omange@pistisfoundation.org
07000747847, 08052220007
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