What it does
Amandla's mission is to create safe spaces that combine the power of sport and education to empower youth and change lives through its safe-hub model. Safe-hub closes the out-of-school-time activities gap in under-served communities through its scalable youth development model. Safe-hub supports families, children, and schools by providing world-class infrastructure, high-quality programming, and resources to bring equitable opportunity to communities in need.
Edusoccer program: the edusoccer program is designed to integrate critical social and emotional development in young people through a values-and-sport-based environment that fosters positive relationships with adults and peers. In 2024, safe-hub reached 364 participants through over 658 hours of consistent, regular edusoccer programming. Safe-hub trained 61 paid and volunteer coaches in its industry-leading approach to positive youth development.
Playmaker program: the playmaker program is designed to provide young people with meaningful work, professional development, and future readiness exposure while building them as leaders and role models within the community. In 2024, safe-hub worked with 9 high school beneficiaries from january through december with on- and off-field post-secondary preparation activities. The 2024 year concluded programming that amounted to 2,346 total hours of coaching, playing, workshop participation, and volunteering. Each playmaker was paid an average of $3,512 for their engagement over the program cycle.
Collective impact program: to reinvigorate and reclaim community ownership of public spaces to expand access to physically, socially, and emotionally safe spaces for young people and their communities. In 2024, safe-hub hosted 6 major community events that brought together over 3,500 community members and over 50 partner organizations to bring resources directly to the community. Safe-hub also distributed over 2,000 meals to program participants throughout the year.