As part of its project, HCi has distributed recycled shoes to some of the children in its daily basketball clinic which is held in Cape Coast. Since the program began in November, the number of children has increase on a daily basis and presently there are over thirty registered with HCI. Over 90% of these children do not have basketball shoes and therefore play bare footed. This makes it impossible for drills involving rapid movement as HCI volunteers are concern not wanting the children to sustain injuries from an already bad court surface.  An initial 16 pairs of recycled basketball shoes has been given to the first set of children. HCI is seeking further funding or donated basketball shoes. We are estimating an initial 200 pairs for the growing number of children at the daily clinic and those we will meet at basic schools beginning in February of 2009.


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Hoops Care International (HCI) is a non-governmental organization located in the community of Amanful in Cape Coast, Ghana. It officially began in 2008 as a program to empower youth in the community through sports. Since then, it has grown to include care and outreach surrounding health and education. HCI works closely with youth from twelve schools in Cape Coast, along with single mothers, teen mothers, and handicapped individuals. In addition to running regular activities and programs surrounding sports, health, and education, HCI also coordinates events to address important issues. HCI has made a significant impact with its programs already, and always looks for new ways to support and empower community members


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