Basketball for Good (Solomon Islands)

Basketball for Good’s mission is to address the role of sports, in particular basketball, in the fields of community-building, education, women’s empowerment, health and wellbeing.

The goal of Basketball for Good initiatives is to improve the governance of national federations to empower them to deliver safe, inclusive high-quality basketball programs that enable people to develop as healthy, contributing members of their communities. 

Hoops for Health is a key activity under the Basketball for Good program.

HOOPS FOR HEALTH

The Hoops for Health program focuses on promoting a healthy and active lifestyle while introducing youth to basketball in a fun way. The curriculum aligns with the World Health Organisation’s healthy schools program and strengthens the links between classroom activities and the coaching clinics, making it more appealing to teachers.

Hoops for Health (H4H) has developed into an important program in growing the number of people participating in basketball activities. With a high incidence of premature deaths in Oceania due to lifestyle factors, H4H aims to instil good healthy habits from a young age.

The program also provides opportunities for federation staff members and volunteer coaches to work on projects that can give them the experience they need to learn and manage programs. Hoops for Health coach alumni have also used their experience with the program to advance their careers in other sectors.