Netball is a popular sport in Malawi, especially among young girls. At the Center of Good Hope, we understand the critical role that netball can play in shaping the lives of young girls. Our mission is to empower young girls to become better players and better people through netball.

Success and Failures

Our netball team has had both successes and failures. Over the past three years, we have had nine of the thirty girls in the team who have had unplanned pregnancies. This reality is painful for us, but it also highlights the challenges that young girls face in Malawi. Despite these challenges, we continue to offer support to the girls and ensure that they know that they are not alone.

Life Skills and Awareness

Our commitment to the netball team goes beyond just teaching them how to play the sport. We are also committed to teaching them life skills and awareness. We understand that young girls face many challenges in their daily lives, and we want to provide them with the necessary tools and guidance to overcome these challenges. We work with our netball team to promote discipline, respect, and teamwork, values that they can carry with them throughout their lives

Encouragement to Education

Education is one of the most critical aspects of empowering young girls. We encourage our netball team to prioritize their education and provide them with opportunities to learn beyond the classroom. We believe that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering young girls to become leaders in their communities.

Volunteering and Support

One of the challenges we face in working with young girls is the lack of resources and support. There is a need for volunteers who can work with them full-time and provide them with the necessary support and guidance. We believe that the key to empowering young girls is through building strong relationships and providing them with opportunities to learn and grow.

Supporting Young Mothers

Many young girls in Malawi become pregnant at a very early age due to poverty and lack of education. We have a team that works with young mothers from pregnancy to help them become better mothers to their new babies. We provide them with support and guidance on childcare and parenting, which helps them to become responsible and nurturing mothers.

In conclusion, netball has the power to transform the lives of young girls and provide them with a platform to develop skills that they can carry with them throughout their lives. At the Center of Good Hope, we believe in empowering young girls through sports, specifically netball, and we are committed to working with them to provide them with the necessary tools and guidance to become better players and better people.