Youth Goal-Setting Session
Young people participated in a structured session focused on identifying personal goals, strengths and practical actions for the weeks ahead.
At BIGSEA Foundation, our approach is designed to empower young people and communities through meaningful opportunities. We focus on grassroots involvement, ensuring the needs and aspirations of local youth shape our actions and programs.
Young People Reached
Community Programmes
Schools / Clubs Engaged
Coaches & Mentors Supported
BIGSEA Foundation's Empowerment Program uses sport, mentorship, life skills, wellbeing, education and leadership opportunities to help young people build confidence, resilience and a stronger sense of purpose.
WHY THIS EXISTS
Many young people face barriers that affect confidence, education, wellbeing, relationships and their ability to plan for the future. The Empowerment Program creates consistent spaces where young people can participate, learn, lead and develop practical skills.
Sport provides the entry point. Structured mentorship, life skills, wellbeing activities, education and leadership opportunities help turn participation into personal development.
"A young person may come to the program to play. They can leave with confidence, discipline, skills, relationships and a clearer sense of where they are going."
OUR MODEL
Sport gets young people through the door. The wider empowerment model provides the structure that helps them build skills, confidence, resilience and opportunity.
Structured football, basketball, volleyball and other sports activities are combined with teamwork, discipline, communication, goal setting, decision-making and leadership.
Coaches, mentors and trained young leaders provide positive examples, encouragement and guidance while helping participants identify their strengths and aspirations.
Young people need safe spaces where they can participate, express themselves, build supportive relationships and access appropriate wellbeing and psychosocial support when needed.
The program promotes meaningful participation for girls and boys and creates opportunities for young people from different backgrounds to learn and work together.
Young people are encouraged to connect participation with education, personal goals, vocational exposure, entrepreneurship and other pathways that can strengthen their future opportunities.
Participants are encouraged to take responsibility, lead activities, solve problems and contribute positively to their teams, schools and communities.
WHAT WE DO
The Empowerment Program brings different activities together so that young people can develop physically, socially and personally.
Structured football sessions combining technical development, teamwork, discipline and life skills.
Basketball activities that encourage coordination, teamwork, confidence and positive peer relationships.
Inclusive team activities that build communication, cooperation and responsibility.
Goal setting, communication, leadership, wellbeing, decision-making and personal development activities.
FROM THE FIELD
Young people participated in a structured session focused on identifying personal goals, strengths and practical actions for the weeks ahead.
Participants combined sports activities with teamwork, communication and leadership challenges designed to make learning practical and enjoyable.
Participants were given opportunities to lead activities, support younger peers and take responsibility for part of the session.
The Empowerment Program is designed to work with schools, community organisations, sports structures, development partners, coaches, mentors and funders to create sustainable opportunities for young people.
Partner with BIGSEA Foundation to support sport, empowerment, mentorship, life skills and community opportunities for young people.
Our mission is to empower young people through grassroots initiatives in sports, education, and agriculture that foster resilience and community ownership.
We primarily serve children and adolescents aged 11-17 in Kenya, focusing on vulnerable youth, grassroots athletes, and learners.
There are many ways to get involved—donate, partner, volunteer, or support our programs. Visit our 'Get Involved' section.
We offer programs in grassroots sports, education and life skills, and youth agriculture, among others.
We track participation, learning outcomes, and community impact to evaluate our effectiveness and improve our programs.
Yes, we welcome donations that directly support our initiatives and empower young people in our communities.