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Inter-Community Unification Basketball Open Tournament
December 28 at 3:00pm until December 29 at 11:00pm Anyone can sign up. We encourage players of all levels to sign up, as “Open” is a great opportunity to play top [...]
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L300 Winneba Students Advocate for Disability Sport
Charles receiving gift on behalf of Team Wheels4Hope The Level 300 students of the Winneba College of Education made history when they selected “Promoting Disability Sport.” The students who are of [...]
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Wheelchair Basketball Action in Sunyani!!!!!!!!!!
After games discussion Hoops Care sees no limit when it comes to working with the community. Also there is no discrimination in choosing who to benefit from what. And that is [...]
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We Are The Champions!!!!
Taking Home the Championship Banner!!!! Yes, we travel from Cape Coast to take part in a tournament organize by AbaCode-Ghana in Accra. The tournament dubbed Play For Your Future U-15 Basketball [...]
Taking Home the Championship Banner!!!!Yes, we travel from Cape Coast to take part in a tournament organize by AbaCode-Ghana in Accra. The tournament dubbed Play For Your Future U-15 Basketball Tournament saw the HCI team victorious at the end of the day. It didn’t come easy as there were five other communities we had to go through. Been mismatch on many fronts, as the starting lineup always included two girls from our team. We are so proud of our girls as at the end they were given lots of praises especially in the final match against Cantonment where they out rebounded their male opponents.
We admire the fighting spirit and the team work our boys and girls exhibited. The hard work they put in off and on the court is reaping success in their athletic endeavors. If they continue at this rate they will have many championships ahead.
We will like to this this opportunity to thank the organizers and sponsors of this event which will go a long way in the development of youth basketball in Ghana.
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" >View more Taking Home the Championship Banner!!!!Yes, we travel from Cape Coast to take part in a tournament organize by AbaCode-Ghana in Accra. The tournament dubbed Play For Your Future U-15 Basketball Tournament saw the HCI team victorious at the end of the day. It didn’t come easy as there were five other communities we had to go through. Been mismatch on many fronts, as the starting lineup always included two girls from our team. We are so proud of our girls as at the end they were given lots of praises especially in the final match against Cantonment where they out rebounded their male opponents.
We admire the fighting spirit and the team work our boys and girls exhibited. The hard work they put in off and on the court is reaping success in their athletic endeavors. If they continue at this rate they will have many championships ahead.
We will like to this this opportunity to thank the organizers and sponsors of this event which will go a long way in the development of youth basketball in Ghana.
#gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } Taking Home the Championship Banner!!!!
" style='display:none'>View more Taking Home the Championship Banner!!!!Yes, we travel from Cape Coast to take part in a tournament organize by AbaCode-Ghana in Accra. The tournament dubbed Play For Your Future U-15 Basketball Tournament saw the HCI team victorious at the end of the day. It didn’t come easy as there were five other communities we had to go through. Been mismatch on many fronts, as the starting lineup always included two girls from our team. We are so proud of our girls as at the end they were given lots of praises especially in the final match against Cantonment where they out rebounded their male opponents.
We admire the fighting spirit and the team work our boys and girls exhibited. The hard work they put in off and on the court is reaping success in their athletic endeavors. If they continue at this rate they will have many championships ahead.
We will like to this this opportunity to thank the organizers and sponsors of this event which will go a long way in the development of youth basketball in Ghana.
#gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } Taking Home the Championship Banner!!!!
" style='display:none'>View more Taking Home the Championship Banner!!!!Yes, we travel from Cape Coast to take part in a tournament organize by AbaCode-Ghana in Accra. The tournament dubbed Play For Your Future U-15 Basketball Tournament saw the HCI team victorious at the end of the day. It didn’t come easy as there were five other communities we had to go through. Been mismatch on many fronts, as the starting lineup always included two girls from our team. We are so proud of our girls as at the end they were given lots of praises especially in the final match against Cantonment where they out rebounded their male opponents.
We admire the fighting spirit and the team work our boys and girls exhibited. The hard work they put in off and on the court is reaping success in their athletic endeavors. If they continue at this rate they will have many championships ahead.
We will like to this this opportunity to thank the organizers and sponsors of this event which will go a long way in the development of youth basketball in Ghana.
#gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } Taking Home the Championship Banner!!!!
" style='display:none'>View more Taking Home the Championship Banner!!!!Yes, we travel from Cape Coast to take part in a tournament organize by AbaCode-Ghana in Accra. The tournament dubbed Play For Your Future U-15 Basketball Tournament saw the HCI team victorious at the end of the day. It didn’t come easy as there were five other communities we had to go through. Been mismatch on many fronts, as the starting lineup always included two girls from our team. We are so proud of our girls as at the end they were given lots of praises especially in the final match against Cantonment where they out rebounded their male opponents.
We admire the fighting spirit and the team work our boys and girls exhibited. The hard work they put in off and on the court is reaping success in their athletic endeavors. If they continue at this rate they will have many championships ahead.
We will like to this this opportunity to thank the organizers and sponsors of this event which will go a long way in the development of youth basketball in Ghana.
#gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } Taking Home the Championship Banner!!!!
" style='display:none'>View more Taking Home the Championship Banner!!!!Yes, we travel from Cape Coast to take part in a tournament organize by AbaCode-Ghana in Accra. The tournament dubbed Play For Your Future U-15 Basketball Tournament saw the HCI team victorious at the end of the day. It didn’t come easy as there were five other communities we had to go through. Been mismatch on many fronts, as the starting lineup always included two girls from our team. We are so proud of our girls as at the end they were given lots of praises especially in the final match against Cantonment where they out rebounded their male opponents.
We admire the fighting spirit and the team work our boys and girls exhibited. The hard work they put in off and on the court is reaping success in their athletic endeavors. If they continue at this rate they will have many championships ahead.
We will like to this this opportunity to thank the organizers and sponsors of this event which will go a long way in the development of youth basketball in Ghana.
#gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } Taking Home the Championship Banner!!!!
" style='display:none'>View more Taking Home the Championship Banner!!!!Yes, we travel from Cape Coast to take part in a tournament organize by AbaCode-Ghana in Accra. The tournament dubbed Play For Your Future U-15 Basketball Tournament saw the HCI team victorious at the end of the day. It didn’t come easy as there were five other communities we had to go through. Been mismatch on many fronts, as the starting lineup always included two girls from our team. We are so proud of our girls as at the end they were given lots of praises especially in the final match against Cantonment where they out rebounded their male opponents.
We admire the fighting spirit and the team work our boys and girls exhibited. The hard work they put in off and on the court is reaping success in their athletic endeavors. If they continue at this rate they will have many championships ahead.
We will like to this this opportunity to thank the organizers and sponsors of this event which will go a long way in the development of youth basketball in Ghana.
#gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } Taking Home the Championship Banner!!!!
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HCI defeats Takoradi Youth Basketball Team
A friendly basketball match organize by the Western Basketball and Hoops Care took place at the Mfantsipim School basketball court. The game which saw the boys from the Western Region [...]
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Daily Basketball Clinic Receives Attendance Boosts
Some of the new comers experiencing basketball for the first time The number of children to our daily basketball workout clinic has increase dramatically. Yesterday we had close to 75 children [...]
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2011 Road Show Kicks Off
Students of William De Graftt after the Road Show Our road show which takes us to many schools in the Cape Coast area wherein we educate the youth in a fun [...]
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They went, saw and conquered!!!!!!
Kawanopado, 2012 inomie community basketball champions “You reap what you sow; He who wash his hands eat with kings;” these are some of the wise sayings the boys got when they [...]
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2nd HCI Afahye Open Basketball Tourney Held
group photo of some of the players Hoops Care was once again able to bring together youth from various parts of Cape Coast to compete in a fair and discipline environment. The [...]
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Wheel Chair basketball success in Cape Coast, Ghana
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Hoops Care International visits Children of Special Needs School
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HCI had the opportunity to run a basketball [...]
HCI had the opportunity to run a basketball clinic for the School for children with special needs in Cape Coast. The children are mostly psychologically and physically challenged, but were nevertheless eager to learn about basketball and foremost enjoying the event.
The staffs, along with volunteers Alfred, John and Charles, took the kids through easy going but exciting basketball drills. The setting was challenging, because of the special attention the kids needed, but due to a great amount of enthusiasm from the volunteers, the kids and the schools teachers, the clinic was a major success.
After the clinic, a group picture was made and many of the kids personally thanked the volunteers for their attention. The school management stated that they anticipate another visit, since the first one was widely appreciated. HCI was happy to see the event go so well, since it is one of its objectives to attend also those with special needs.
Special thanks goes out to the volunteers, Charles, John, and Alfred. Great job!
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HCI had the opportunity to run a basketball clinic for the School for children with special needs in Cape Coast. The children are mostly psychologically and physically challenged, but were nevertheless eager to learn about basketball and foremost enjoying the event.
The staffs, along with volunteers Alfred, John and Charles, took the kids through easy going but exciting basketball drills. The setting was challenging, because of the special attention the kids needed, but due to a great amount of enthusiasm from the volunteers, the kids and the schools teachers, the clinic was a major success.
After the clinic, a group picture was made and many of the kids personally thanked the volunteers for their attention. The school management stated that they anticipate another visit, since the first one was widely appreciated. HCI was happy to see the event go so well, since it is one of its objectives to attend also those with special needs.
Special thanks goes out to the volunteers, Charles, John, and Alfred. Great job!
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HCI Commemorates Basketball Court
/> Hoops Care International (HCI) is a NGO which seeks to promote good health, morale and education through sports. As part of its community upliftment initiatives has refurbished a basketball [...]
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HCI Clinic with Philip Quaque Boys School
Philip Quaque Boys School in Cape Coast was host to HCI. The students were very glad to see members of HCI during their normal physical education period. Over thirty boys [...]
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HCI host basketball clinic with Wesley Girls Basic School
HCI Team today visited the Wesley Girls Basic School in Cape Coast. The girls of the school were excited upon seeing the HCI volunteers who took them through several basketball [...]
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Campus Crusade visits HCI
University of South Dakota and Dakota State University visit the HCI kids in Cape Coast Female basketball players from the University of South Dakota and Dakota State University visit the HCI [...]
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HCI receives donation from St. Bonaventure Women’s Basketball
Priscilla Edwards presenting the donations Smiles were once again on the faces of the children in the HCI daily basketball clinic when they received balls and sneakers sent to them by [...]
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HCI holds mini basket clinic
HCI was this weekend at the Buduburam Settlement upon a special request by the Buduburam Basketball Association(BBA). The mini basket clinic started at 7AM local time. There were over 50 [...]
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Easter Region wins Wheelchair Basketball Tournament in Cape Coast
wheelchair basketball action, Cape Coast, Ghana A one day wheelchair basketball tournament was organize in Cape Coast with representation in WCB Gala both male and female teams from the Greater Accra, Eastern [...]
wheelchair basketball action, Cape Coast, GhanaA one day wheelchair basketball tournament was organize in Cape Coast with representation in WCB Gala both male and female teams from the Greater Accra, Eastern and Central Region. It was a first in Cape Coast to see a tournament of such nature thus bringing a large crowd to the venue. Also stopping by was the Central Regional Minister, Ama Benyiwa Doe , who told the participating teams that she was proud to see that disability is not inability and that they should continue to work hard as some might represent the country someday. Also making stop was the MP of Cape Coast, Mr Ebo Barton Odro who pledge to work closely with the physically handicapped in the metropolis. Eastern Region won both in the male and female categories with Greater Accra coming second. The Central Regional Team is been train by HCI staffs.
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HCI U14 boys win Milo Junior Ball 2010
Yes, its celebration among the children in Cape Coast as for the first time an under fourteen side has brought a basketball trophy to the city. That is just what [...]
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HCI U14 boys qualifies for Milo Junior Ball Semis
Milo Junior Basketball Tournament 2010 second edition saw the debut of HCI U14 boys in their first ever tournament outside Cape Coast and playing their first game in Accra as [...]
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Jake Sullivan – President of Kingdom Hoops, visionary for Project: Ghana visited Cape Coast along with his wife to meet the children of Hoops Care International program. The visit which [...]
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Donations from Sports for Change Australia Makes a Difference
Donated kits from SCF HCI contacted Sports for ChangeAustraliato receive support from the International NGO. SFC agreed to support HCI and raised 1,000 Australian Dollars to buy jerseys, sneakers, floor paint, [...]
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‘Night 4 Nets’ A Success
Team Pistons, winners Night 4 Nets was the first night basketball event inCapeCoastand was a community education program to create awareness for Malaria prevention. Winners of the 3 on 3, half [...]
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5 HCI Girls Return From ‘Hope 4 Girls’ in Nigeria
From Left to right: Ajata, Nana Ama, Matilda, Johanna and Cecelia In November of 2011 HCI received an invitation from Hope 4 Girls Africa to participate in a National Camp inLagosNigeria. [...]
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HCI Takes On Accra for 2012 Milo Junior Ball Finals
On April 13th, HCI escorted the Cape Coast Milo finalists, Mfantsipim, Catholic Jubilee, and Wesley Girl’s School, to Accra to compete in the 2012 Milo Junior Ball finals. Catholic Jubilee [...]
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Milo Junior Ball Comes to Cape Coast
On March 9th HCI had the pleasure of working with Rite Multimedia and Milo to host the 2012 Central Region Milo Junior Ball competition. More than 500 people showed up to [...]
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First Annual Martin Holdbrook Memorial Event
Family and players at the event In March, 2010 a member of the HCI family, Martin Holdbrook tragically passed away. On March 17th, 2012 HCI hosted it’s first annual Martin Holdbrook [...]
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HCI Basketball Tour Ends
HCI boys as they drop down in Kanashe, Accra. Thirteen young boys 15U participated in the first ever basketball tour in HCI existence. The tour took them through various training facilities [...]
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Successful Basketball Camp for Former Child Slaves
Hoops Care International in collaboration with City of Refuge, a grass root organization working to liberate children from the fishing industry in Ghana, Educate individuals, groups and villages about the [...]
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“Girls Girls Talk” with University of Leicester Ladies Basketball
Ajata, Matilda and Ayisha during the GGT On May 15, HCI Director made contact with the female basketball team Coach on Facebook regarding having his girls interact with our during our weekly GGT. [...]
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Girls Girls Talk with Baruch College
During the GGT at Hoops Care Office Baruch College is one of ten senior colleges of The City University of New York (CUNY), the largest urban public university in the United [...]
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World AIDS Day Celebration held in Cape Coast
Zero Stigma!!!! One of HCI Directors sitting with HIV positive ambassadors “HIV Heart to Heart ” Rev Azumah et al in Cape Coast. 2012 World AIDS Day celebration. #AIDSRACEGHANA This years [...]
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Our Volunteer Blog Post
Pauline and team at close of practice Two months and 5 days. That’s the time I’ve already been here for. I met so many people in this short time, it’s even hard [...]
Pauline and team at close of practiceTwo months and 5 days. That’s the time I’ve already been here for. I met so many people in this short time, it’s even hard to remember all their names. So if you already met me anywhere, it might happen that I have forgotten your name when we meet next time. ;people here have all nearly the same skin color and all of them have the same color of hair. At home(Germany), it’s easier to keep people in mind, because one has blonde hair, another has brown, red or black hair. At the school where I’m living and working as PE teacher, everyone knows me because I’m the only Obruni there. They call me Abena and even some of the parents, who heard their kids calling me like this, are using that name now. I often feel a little bit ashamed because I don’t know their names. But it’s just too much, I’m glad that I can keep the names of some kids in my mind. My „siblings“here, Junior, Teddy, Adorra and Andrey, are getting closer to me. As soon as I enter the flat they are running towards me and hug me. When we are sitting in the living room and watching TV, they always want to sit on my lap or beside me. Although they can be really noisy and exhausting, they are really cute. Mommy Irene is cooking for me in the evenings, and to be honest, I think she’s the one who cares most about me in the family. Daddy is working most of the time, which is ok because he has a lot of responsibility as director of the school. But sometimes I think the kids could need him for some more hours in a week. Especially the girl – she’s a little princess – is often crying for Daddy.
I think Daddy has realized that PE with the nursery isn’t working. For the last 4 or 5 weeks I only took KG1 up to class 5. But if you think, the older ones would be easier to handle…then you never tried to play ball with class 5 girls. The boys know how to catch and to throw a ball. They understand that they have to spread and use the space they have. But the girls are all running towards the ball and instead of playing together, they are fighting. They don’t know how it works because they never played when they were young. I learned how to catch a ball when I was a small child, maybe at the age of 4, and I started playing basketball at the age of 6. I think it’s because no one expects to be good in sports from a girl. It’s also the same I saw at the qualifying tournament in October. The boy teams where playing „normal“basketball. But the girls’ teams played like they had tried it maybe one or two times before.
Even in my wheelchair team the girls are in minority. I see it is not easy for the women to play with and against the stronger men. The guys have longer arms and are much stronger then the girls. But I also see that they are improving every practice. Last Wednesday we concentrated on the shooting. I showed them how the movement of the arm must look like: The ball has to be in front of you (not at the side as in handball), your elbow is under the Ball and it should be 90 degrees between you body and your arm and your arm and the ball. They were sitting in a circle and threw the ball over a short distance to the next player. We practiced it with both hands, started with the right and later with the left hand. Later we tried it with shooting at the basket. The best feeling a coach can ever have is to see, that his players try to do what they just learned. Even if it was hard for some of them to hit the rim or the board, everybody tried it. And you can imagine how proud I was when they made their shots from the freethrowline!!!
This weekend will be the first game. I’m so exited. To create some exercise for wheelchair basketball is easy: Taking an exercise from my own practice and change small details. But I have no idea what systems to play in a match. Do I just say: „Let’s plays a 1-2-2 or a 2-1-2“and let them play like in practice? Or is it necessary to show them how to cut into the zone or how to play a rotation? I think I’m going to concentrate on the basics: Try to play the long pass for easy points, spread to gain more room to play and come back to play defense as fast as you can.
Next week I’m going to tell you how the game went.
Bye
Pauline (Abena)
" >View more Pauline and team at close of practiceTwo months and 5 days. That’s the time I’ve already been here for. I met so many people in this short time, it’s even hard to remember all their names. So if you already met me anywhere, it might happen that I have forgotten your name when we meet next time. ;people here have all nearly the same skin color and all of them have the same color of hair. At home(Germany), it’s easier to keep people in mind, because one has blonde hair, another has brown, red or black hair. At the school where I’m living and working as PE teacher, everyone knows me because I’m the only Obruni there. They call me Abena and even some of the parents, who heard their kids calling me like this, are using that name now. I often feel a little bit ashamed because I don’t know their names. But it’s just too much, I’m glad that I can keep the names of some kids in my mind. My „siblings“here, Junior, Teddy, Adorra and Andrey, are getting closer to me. As soon as I enter the flat they are running towards me and hug me. When we are sitting in the living room and watching TV, they always want to sit on my lap or beside me. Although they can be really noisy and exhausting, they are really cute. Mommy Irene is cooking for me in the evenings, and to be honest, I think she’s the one who cares most about me in the family. Daddy is working most of the time, which is ok because he has a lot of responsibility as director of the school. But sometimes I think the kids could need him for some more hours in a week. Especially the girl – she’s a little princess – is often crying for Daddy.
I think Daddy has realized that PE with the nursery isn’t working. For the last 4 or 5 weeks I only took KG1 up to class 5. But if you think, the older ones would be easier to handle…then you never tried to play ball with class 5 girls. The boys know how to catch and to throw a ball. They understand that they have to spread and use the space they have. But the girls are all running towards the ball and instead of playing together, they are fighting. They don’t know how it works because they never played when they were young. I learned how to catch a ball when I was a small child, maybe at the age of 4, and I started playing basketball at the age of 6. I think it’s because no one expects to be good in sports from a girl. It’s also the same I saw at the qualifying tournament in October. The boy teams where playing „normal“basketball. But the girls’ teams played like they had tried it maybe one or two times before.
Even in my wheelchair team the girls are in minority. I see it is not easy for the women to play with and against the stronger men. The guys have longer arms and are much stronger then the girls. But I also see that they are improving every practice. Last Wednesday we concentrated on the shooting. I showed them how the movement of the arm must look like: The ball has to be in front of you (not at the side as in handball), your elbow is under the Ball and it should be 90 degrees between you body and your arm and your arm and the ball. They were sitting in a circle and threw the ball over a short distance to the next player. We practiced it with both hands, started with the right and later with the left hand. Later we tried it with shooting at the basket. The best feeling a coach can ever have is to see, that his players try to do what they just learned. Even if it was hard for some of them to hit the rim or the board, everybody tried it. And you can imagine how proud I was when they made their shots from the freethrowline!!!
This weekend will be the first game. I’m so exited. To create some exercise for wheelchair basketball is easy: Taking an exercise from my own practice and change small details. But I have no idea what systems to play in a match. Do I just say: „Let’s plays a 1-2-2 or a 2-1-2“and let them play like in practice? Or is it necessary to show them how to cut into the zone or how to play a rotation? I think I’m going to concentrate on the basics: Try to play the long pass for easy points, spread to gain more room to play and come back to play defense as fast as you can.
Next week I’m going to tell you how the game went.
Bye
Pauline (Abena)
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250 children benefits health insurance registration
Children saying thank you Another impact in the Amanful community ue to the magnanimous donations received through the Global Giving web donation platform. Hoops Care has successfully helped 250 children to be [...]
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National Unity Games is here!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After many years in recess, the National Unity Games will be held this year. The games will see athletes representing each regions in Ghana. There are ten regions in all. We are [...]
After many years in recess, the National Unity Games will be held this year. The games will see athletes representing each regions in Ghana. There are ten regions in all. We are excited to inform you that Claudius Thompson, from Hoops Care is representing as coach for the Central Region athletes with physical disabilities. He will handle them in basketball as well as track and field events. See bellow photos coming in from the event. The event is hosted by the Greater Accra region. Most activities are been held at the University of Legon Sports Grounds. We wish all our athletes well!!! #gallery-4 { margin: auto; } #gallery-4 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-4 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-4 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; }
" >View more After many years in recess, the National Unity Games will be held this year. The games will see athletes representing each regions in Ghana. There are ten regions in all. We are excited to inform you that Claudius Thompson, from Hoops Care is representing as coach for the Central Region athletes with physical disabilities. He will handle them in basketball as well as track and field events. See bellow photos coming in from the event. The event is hosted by the Greater Accra region. Most activities are been held at the University of Legon Sports Grounds. We wish all our athletes well!!! #gallery-4 { margin: auto; } #gallery-4 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-4 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-4 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; }
" style='display:none'>View more After many years in recess, the National Unity Games will be held this year. The games will see athletes representing each regions in Ghana. There are ten regions in all. We are excited to inform you that Claudius Thompson, from Hoops Care is representing as coach for the Central Region athletes with physical disabilities. He will handle them in basketball as well as track and field events. See bellow photos coming in from the event. The event is hosted by the Greater Accra region. Most activities are been held at the University of Legon Sports Grounds. We wish all our athletes well!!! #gallery-4 { margin: auto; } #gallery-4 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-4 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-4 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; }
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Malaria Workshop for Basic Schools Successfull
Break Time A one day workshop organize by Hoops Care in collaboration with ten selected basic schools in Cape Coast was a success. The essence of the workshop was not to only educate [...]
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Cape Coast MP Donates Wheelchairs for Physically Challenged Athletes
The MP gives a short speech as the athletes eagerly await to try the chairs Member of Parliament for Cape Coast, Mr. Ebo Barton Odro made true to his promise that [...]
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Over 400 Bed Nets Purchased!!!!
Insecticide treated net arriving at our office in Amanful, Cape Coast, Ghana We are glad to announce that we have purchased over 400 insecticide treated bed nets. We would like to [...]
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German Volunteer teaches ICT
Viktor during ICT training Viktor is a volunteer on a six month service with Hoops Care. His placement is due to the current partnership between HCI and the DED, Germany. Viktor [...]
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American volunteer introduces kickball in Hoops Care
John seen here teaching the theory aspect of the game John is an American currently in Cape Coast. His love for basketball brought him in contact with Hoops Care. He helps in running [...]
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More In-kind Donations from Brett Cave
Some of the children with the donated YMCA strips. Bret Cave visited Hoops Care from Atlanta, USA. On her visit she brought some donated basketball jerseys from the YMCA community in [...]
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Extra Classes Going Strong
Some of the children during a class seaction Since the commencement of extra classes for the children in the HCI program, we have not only seen an increase in the number [...]
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The Rights We Have As Humans
A girl ask question regarding human rights Hoops Care has started to teach children in the Cape Coast areas on the right of Humans. The HR classes takes place twice a week on [...]
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Three HCI Girls Receive Athletic Scholarships
Athletic Scholarship Recipients of Prince of Peace Girls, Kumasi, Ghana When it is time to continue on a journey which is so needed to be able to achieve in life no one is [...]
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Empowerment Disability Conference A Huge Success
Empowerment Disability Conference 2012 Cape Coast Ghana An Empowerment Disability Conference 2012, organized jointly by Janaston Management (USA), Unique Afrique Travel Ministries (USA) and Hoops Care International (Ghana), will introduce information [...]
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African Soul Train Partners Hoops Care
We are glad to announce a new partnership with African Soul Train, created by musical director Steven Sacky and artistic director Jeffrey Wood (Mr. Fantastik). African Soul Train is an internationally recognized African [...]
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HCI gives out first scholarship
As part of its initiative to help needy children secure sound education, Ajata Iddrisu is the first girl to benefit from the HCI Scholarship Fund. Ajata who lost her father [...]
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HCI Completes Renovation of Basketball Court
Many in the Cape Coast Municipality are over joy upon seeing the newly renovated basketball court located at Victoria Park. The court which was full of holes and was a [...]
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HCI Begins Computer Literacy Program for Children
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HCI is taking further steps in educating children. [...]
HCI is taking further steps in educating children. This time partnering with EDEN Tech in Cape Coast to introduce the children to computer learning. EDEN Tech facility is being use for the program. In its introductory stage, 15 children has started the computer learning program and the number is expected to increase next Saturday as many has shown interest in learning about computers. The children in attendance were taken through the introduction to computers by volunteers of HCI. The children were very happy as it was the first time many had ever had access to computers. Some showed great participation as they were able to grab the materials faster than others showing that they might be the next Bill Gate. At the end of the two hours section, the children thanked HCI for giving them such opportunity and promised to complete the course which is expected to run for three months. The children will be taught every Saturday for two hours.
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HCI is taking further steps in educating children. This time partnering with EDEN Tech in Cape Coast to introduce the children to computer learning. EDEN Tech facility is being use for the program. In its introductory stage, 15 children has started the computer learning program and the number is expected to increase next Saturday as many has shown interest in learning about computers. The children in attendance were taken through the introduction to computers by volunteers of HCI. The children were very happy as it was the first time many had ever had access to computers. Some showed great participation as they were able to grab the materials faster than others showing that they might be the next Bill Gate. At the end of the two hours section, the children thanked HCI for giving them such opportunity and promised to complete the course which is expected to run for three months. The children will be taught every Saturday for two hours.
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HCI begin Refurbishment of Victoria’s Park Court
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HCI is once again in [...]
HCI is once again in the news. This time refurbishing the Victoria’s Park court which has been in a deplorable state for twenty plus odd years. The park which is in the central of the Cape Coast Municipality is an ideal spot for youth to meet and play. Upon completion the court is expected to draw a lot of youth in the following sporting event: basketball, tennis, volleyball, handball netball, etc. Presently there is no external help as in the form of finance coming in for the project which is expected to cost over $3,000.00 for a complete overhauling which will also include installing new basketball posts. Most youth and HCI volunteers are very excited about this new development in the municipality and are hoping that it will bring the much needed development and talent hunt. Calls go out to corporate bodies to be a part of this so that we can move the youth of Cape Coast in the positive direction. If you are interested in being a part of this project or extending it in your community, kindly contact us through our contact page.
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HCI is once again in the news. This time refurbishing the Victoria’s Park court which has been in a deplorable state for twenty plus odd years. The park which is in the central of the Cape Coast Municipality is an ideal spot for youth to meet and play. Upon completion the court is expected to draw a lot of youth in the following sporting event: basketball, tennis, volleyball, handball netball, etc. Presently there is no external help as in the form of finance coming in for the project which is expected to cost over $3,000.00 for a complete overhauling which will also include installing new basketball posts. Most youth and HCI volunteers are very excited about this new development in the municipality and are hoping that it will bring the much needed development and talent hunt. Calls go out to corporate bodies to be a part of this so that we can move the youth of Cape Coast in the positive direction. If you are interested in being a part of this project or extending it in your community, kindly contact us through our contact page.
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HCI is once again in the news. This time refurbishing the Victoria’s Park court which has been in a deplorable state for twenty plus odd years. The park which is in the central of the Cape Coast Municipality is an ideal spot for youth to meet and play. Upon completion the court is expected to draw a lot of youth in the following sporting event: basketball, tennis, volleyball, handball netball, etc. Presently there is no external help as in the form of finance coming in for the project which is expected to cost over $3,000.00 for a complete overhauling which will also include installing new basketball posts. Most youth and HCI volunteers are very excited about this new development in the municipality and are hoping that it will bring the much needed development and talent hunt. Calls go out to corporate bodies to be a part of this so that we can move the youth of Cape Coast in the positive direction. If you are interested in being a part of this project or extending it in your community, kindly contact us through our contact page.
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HCI is once again in the news. This time refurbishing the Victoria’s Park court which has been in a deplorable state for twenty plus odd years. The park which is in the central of the Cape Coast Municipality is an ideal spot for youth to meet and play. Upon completion the court is expected to draw a lot of youth in the following sporting event: basketball, tennis, volleyball, handball netball, etc. Presently there is no external help as in the form of finance coming in for the project which is expected to cost over $3,000.00 for a complete overhauling which will also include installing new basketball posts. Most youth and HCI volunteers are very excited about this new development in the municipality and are hoping that it will bring the much needed development and talent hunt. Calls go out to corporate bodies to be a part of this so that we can move the youth of Cape Coast in the positive direction. If you are interested in being a part of this project or extending it in your community, kindly contact us through our contact page.
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HCI is once again in the news. This time refurbishing the Victoria’s Park court which has been in a deplorable state for twenty plus odd years. The park which is in the central of the Cape Coast Municipality is an ideal spot for youth to meet and play. Upon completion the court is expected to draw a lot of youth in the following sporting event: basketball, tennis, volleyball, handball netball, etc. Presently there is no external help as in the form of finance coming in for the project which is expected to cost over $3,000.00 for a complete overhauling which will also include installing new basketball posts. Most youth and HCI volunteers are very excited about this new development in the municipality and are hoping that it will bring the much needed development and talent hunt. Calls go out to corporate bodies to be a part of this so that we can move the youth of Cape Coast in the positive direction. If you are interested in being a part of this project or extending it in your community, kindly contact us through our contact page.
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HCI is once again in the news. This time refurbishing the Victoria’s Park court which has been in a deplorable state for twenty plus odd years. The park which is in the central of the Cape Coast Municipality is an ideal spot for youth to meet and play. Upon completion the court is expected to draw a lot of youth in the following sporting event: basketball, tennis, volleyball, handball netball, etc. Presently there is no external help as in the form of finance coming in for the project which is expected to cost over $3,000.00 for a complete overhauling which will also include installing new basketball posts. Most youth and HCI volunteers are very excited about this new development in the municipality and are hoping that it will bring the much needed development and talent hunt. Calls go out to corporate bodies to be a part of this so that we can move the youth of Cape Coast in the positive direction. If you are interested in being a part of this project or extending it in your community, kindly contact us through our contact page.
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HCI is once again in the news. This time refurbishing the Victoria’s Park court which has been in a deplorable state for twenty plus odd years. The park which is in the central of the Cape Coast Municipality is an ideal spot for youth to meet and play. Upon completion the court is expected to draw a lot of youth in the following sporting event: basketball, tennis, volleyball, handball netball, etc. Presently there is no external help as in the form of finance coming in for the project which is expected to cost over $3,000.00 for a complete overhauling which will also include installing new basketball posts. Most youth and HCI volunteers are very excited about this new development in the municipality and are hoping that it will bring the much needed development and talent hunt. Calls go out to corporate bodies to be a part of this so that we can move the youth of Cape Coast in the positive direction. If you are interested in being a part of this project or extending it in your community, kindly contact us through our contact page.
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HCI Begins Reading Project
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As part of its mission in promoting education, HCI has started its reading project in helping kids develop the habit of reading. In its pioneer stage, children of the daily HCI Basketball Clinic are divided into three groups, namely Group A, B and C. Group A comprises of kids who are older and advance in their basketball fundamentals. They range from ages 10-12. Group B comprises of kids of the same age group but are yet to reach the developmental stage of their peers in Group A whilst Group C comprises of children below 10 years old. A day is set aside for each Group to visit the Cape Coast library while the other two groups go through their basketball fundamentals at the Victoria’s Park. Each group visit the library twice a week. Most children come to the library after changing from their school uniforms and spend a further two hours at the library. They are help by the librarian in choosing the right children books according to their ages. The children themselves also help each other in reading and understanding what is read. This cooperation among the children is a dream come true as it is a first time experience for most of them. At the end of each library section the children are given talks on health matters and issues pertaining to the right as a child. We will be glad to receive any donation of children books and videos to help these kids. Contact us for your donation from our contact page.
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As part of its mission in promoting education, HCI has started its reading project in helping kids develop the habit of reading. In its pioneer stage, children of the daily HCI Basketball Clinic are divided into three groups, namely Group A, B and C. Group A comprises of kids who are older and advance in their basketball fundamentals. They range from ages 10-12. Group B comprises of kids of the same age group but are yet to reach the developmental stage of their peers in Group A whilst Group C comprises of children below 10 years old. A day is set aside for each Group to visit the Cape Coast library while the other two groups go through their basketball fundamentals at the Victoria’s Park. Each group visit the library twice a week. Most children come to the library after changing from their school uniforms and spend a further two hours at the library. They are help by the librarian in choosing the right children books according to their ages. The children themselves also help each other in reading and understanding what is read. This cooperation among the children is a dream come true as it is a first time experience for most of them. At the end of each library section the children are given talks on health matters and issues pertaining to the right as a child. We will be glad to receive any donation of children books and videos to help these kids. Contact us for your donation from our contact page.
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As part of its mission in promoting education, HCI has started its reading project in helping kids develop the habit of reading. In its pioneer stage, children of the daily HCI Basketball Clinic are divided into three groups, namely Group A, B and C. Group A comprises of kids who are older and advance in their basketball fundamentals. They range from ages 10-12. Group B comprises of kids of the same age group but are yet to reach the developmental stage of their peers in Group A whilst Group C comprises of children below 10 years old. A day is set aside for each Group to visit the Cape Coast library while the other two groups go through their basketball fundamentals at the Victoria’s Park. Each group visit the library twice a week. Most children come to the library after changing from their school uniforms and spend a further two hours at the library. They are help by the librarian in choosing the right children books according to their ages. The children themselves also help each other in reading and understanding what is read. This cooperation among the children is a dream come true as it is a first time experience for most of them. At the end of each library section the children are given talks on health matters and issues pertaining to the right as a child. We will be glad to receive any donation of children books and videos to help these kids. Contact us for your donation from our contact page.
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As part of its mission in promoting education, HCI has started its reading project in helping kids develop the habit of reading. In its pioneer stage, children of the daily HCI Basketball Clinic are divided into three groups, namely Group A, B and C. Group A comprises of kids who are older and advance in their basketball fundamentals. They range from ages 10-12. Group B comprises of kids of the same age group but are yet to reach the developmental stage of their peers in Group A whilst Group C comprises of children below 10 years old. A day is set aside for each Group to visit the Cape Coast library while the other two groups go through their basketball fundamentals at the Victoria’s Park. Each group visit the library twice a week. Most children come to the library after changing from their school uniforms and spend a further two hours at the library. They are help by the librarian in choosing the right children books according to their ages. The children themselves also help each other in reading and understanding what is read. This cooperation among the children is a dream come true as it is a first time experience for most of them. At the end of each library section the children are given talks on health matters and issues pertaining to the right as a child. We will be glad to receive any donation of children books and videos to help these kids. Contact us for your donation from our contact page.
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As part of its mission in promoting education, HCI has started its reading project in helping kids develop the habit of reading. In its pioneer stage, children of the daily HCI Basketball Clinic are divided into three groups, namely Group A, B and C. Group A comprises of kids who are older and advance in their basketball fundamentals. They range from ages 10-12. Group B comprises of kids of the same age group but are yet to reach the developmental stage of their peers in Group A whilst Group C comprises of children below 10 years old. A day is set aside for each Group to visit the Cape Coast library while the other two groups go through their basketball fundamentals at the Victoria’s Park. Each group visit the library twice a week. Most children come to the library after changing from their school uniforms and spend a further two hours at the library. They are help by the librarian in choosing the right children books according to their ages. The children themselves also help each other in reading and understanding what is read. This cooperation among the children is a dream come true as it is a first time experience for most of them. At the end of each library section the children are given talks on health matters and issues pertaining to the right as a child. We will be glad to receive any donation of children books and videos to help these kids. Contact us for your donation from our contact page.
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As part of its mission in promoting education, HCI has started its reading project in helping kids develop the habit of reading. In its pioneer stage, children of the daily HCI Basketball Clinic are divided into three groups, namely Group A, B and C. Group A comprises of kids who are older and advance in their basketball fundamentals. They range from ages 10-12. Group B comprises of kids of the same age group but are yet to reach the developmental stage of their peers in Group A whilst Group C comprises of children below 10 years old. A day is set aside for each Group to visit the Cape Coast library while the other two groups go through their basketball fundamentals at the Victoria’s Park. Each group visit the library twice a week. Most children come to the library after changing from their school uniforms and spend a further two hours at the library. They are help by the librarian in choosing the right children books according to their ages. The children themselves also help each other in reading and understanding what is read. This cooperation among the children is a dream come true as it is a first time experience for most of them. At the end of each library section the children are given talks on health matters and issues pertaining to the right as a child. We will be glad to receive any donation of children books and videos to help these kids. Contact us for your donation from our contact page.
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HCI distributes recycle shoes
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 [...]
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HCI children performs at Peace and Love Concert
Mbofra Nfa Adwen Foundation which is gear towards promoting peace and love organize a Peace and Love Concert concert in Cape Coast. The children of HCI were invited to partake [...]
Mbofra Nfa Adwen Foundation which is gear towards promoting peace and love organize a Peace and Love Concert concert in Cape Coast. The children of HCI were invited to partake in the occassion. Although it was a short notice, the children along with the help of some members of Mbofra Nfa Adwen Foundation organize a drama combating corruption. The children also asked that they would like to do dance choreography and singing and to the amazement of the HCI staff who did screening to see which act was worth. In the end it was settle down to one solo act, and a dance routine. During the drama, the crowd laugh along the way as one of the children seems to be a natural talent as a standup comedian. It is amazing to see how basketball has bring out the boldness in these children to stand up in front of large crowd and perform. Messages sent to the crowd included health, education and to avoid bribery. The highlight of the event was the performance of Cecelia who sang her own version of “The Lord is my Shepherd” that sent head nodding and feet stomping. We have decided from their onstage success to also include dance and acting lessons on Saturdays Peace and Love Concert " >View more -
Brett Cave visits HCI
An unexpected visit by Brett Cave of Atlanta, USA to HCI was another exciting time for the children. Although the children were expecting her visit there was no preannounce time [...]
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Brennan Hyler Soccer Camp
Brennan speaking to the students midway through the camp on the importance of staying healthy. Brennan Hyler, a soccer player for the University of Florida, volunteer with Hoops Care International for [...]
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Hoops Care announced as Helping Hoops official Sister Charity!
Adam McKay (Twitter: @AdamGMcKay), founder of Helping Hoops announced on their website on August 14th, “We have some big news. We are excited to announce that Ghana-based charity, Hoops Care International, is [...]
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Benny Bonsu, HCI Ambassador, Visits from the UK
After contacted by Claudius Thompson last year, Benny Bonsu, a talk show host from England and public relations officer of BL Sports, agreed to be the official HCI ambassador. On [...]
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Successful Race for Peace
More than 100 youth and community members participated in this month’s ‘Race for Peace’ on March 6th. The race was organized by HCI to promote peace and tolerance, specifically among [...]
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‘Hope 4 Girls’ Expands With HCI’s Help
After participating in the Hope 4 Girls tournament in Lagos Nigeria in December of 2011, HCI is happy to announce a partnership with H4G that will soon help to expand [...]
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Back 2 Basics Holds Equipment Drive
The Back 2 Basics Kid’s Foundation of Atlanta, USA recently held an equipment drive to benefit the participants of Hoops Care International. We are expecting all of the boxes to [...]
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Girls, Girls Talk Reaches Many
On February 11th more than 30 girls gathered for the very first HCI ‘Girls, Girls Talk’, a girls group established as a place for girls to come and learn about girl’s [...]
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Mini Children Library Launched at Our Office!!!!
One milestone in Hoops Care. The opening of a mini children library to serve the youth and children not only a part of our educational programs but also to serve [...]
One milestone in Hoops Care. The opening of a mini children library to serve the youth and children not only a part of our educational programs but also to serve the Amanful Community in Cape Coast. The books of the library was made possible through the kind courtesy of our partner, the African Child Charity Organization operating in Jachi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Over 200 books were given to start the pilot stage of the program. Crete Solang, a Norwegian made funding available for not only transporting the books to Cape Coast, but to also create shelves for the books. We are happy that so many people believe in our values and are contributing to see success in all that we do. One the first day the children flooded to the library and Crete interacted with them. We would like to thank both our partner, TACCO and Sis Crete for their good works. #gallery-8 { margin: auto; } #gallery-8 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-8 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-8 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; }
" >View more One milestone in Hoops Care. The opening of a mini children library to serve the youth and children not only a part of our educational programs but also to serve the Amanful Community in Cape Coast. The books of the library was made possible through the kind courtesy of our partner, the African Child Charity Organization operating in Jachi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Over 200 books were given to start the pilot stage of the program. Crete Solang, a Norwegian made funding available for not only transporting the books to Cape Coast, but to also create shelves for the books. We are happy that so many people believe in our values and are contributing to see success in all that we do. One the first day the children flooded to the library and Crete interacted with them. We would like to thank both our partner, TACCO and Sis Crete for their good works. #gallery-8 { margin: auto; } #gallery-8 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-8 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-8 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; }
" style='display:none'>View more One milestone in Hoops Care. The opening of a mini children library to serve the youth and children not only a part of our educational programs but also to serve the Amanful Community in Cape Coast. The books of the library was made possible through the kind courtesy of our partner, the African Child Charity Organization operating in Jachi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Over 200 books were given to start the pilot stage of the program. Crete Solang, a Norwegian made funding available for not only transporting the books to Cape Coast, but to also create shelves for the books. We are happy that so many people believe in our values and are contributing to see success in all that we do. One the first day the children flooded to the library and Crete interacted with them. We would like to thank both our partner, TACCO and Sis Crete for their good works. #gallery-8 { margin: auto; } #gallery-8 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-8 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-8 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; }
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2011 Road Show Kicks Off
Students of William De Graftt after the Road Show Our road show which takes us to many schools in the Cape Coast area wherein we educate the youth in a fun [...]
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Extra Classes Going Strong
Some of the children during a class seaction Since the commencement of extra classes for the children in the HCI program, we have not only seen an increase in the number [...]
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Three HCI Girls Receive Athletic Scholarships
Athletic Scholarship Recipients of Prince of Peace Girls, Kumasi, Ghana When it is time to continue on a journey which is so needed to be able to achieve in life no one is [...]
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HCI Helps 8 Boys to Obtain Basketball Scholarships
Eight long-time participants of HCI were granted full room and board toGreatLampteyMillsSchoolinAccrato continue their education after junior high. HCI advocated on the part of the 8 boys and was instrumental [...]
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HCI Partners with Cape Coast Tech to develop a robotics lab
The Principal of the school receiving the robotic parts
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St. Andrew’s School in the U.S. Fundraises for HCI’s Store Project
HCI’s current intern from ProWorld Ghana, Liza Bayless, is a graduate of St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, Delaware in the U.S., and made the connection with Claudius upon arrival that [...]
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250 children benefits health insurance registration
Children saying thank you Another impact in the Amanful community ue to the magnanimous donations received through the Global Giving web donation platform. Hoops Care has successfully helped 250 children to be [...]
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Special Need Students benefit from HCI malaria program
Special Need students listening to malaria educationa The Aboom School for Children with Special Needs was visited by staff of Hoops Care. The visit was to deliver 15 bed nets to [...]
Special Need students listening to malaria educationaThe Aboom School for Children with Special Needs was visited by staff of Hoops Care. The visit was to deliver 15 bed nets to be distributed to selected students of the institution. Time was also made to educate the children on malaria and its preventive measure, which is by sleeping under treated bed nets. The students really showed excitement during the interaction.
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Special Need students listening to malaria educationa
" >View moreThe Aboom School for Children with Special Needs was visited by staff of Hoops Care. The visit was to deliver 15 bed nets to be distributed to selected students of the institution. Time was also made to educate the children on malaria and its preventive measure, which is by sleeping under treated bed nets. The students really showed excitement during the interaction.
#gallery-9 { margin: auto; } #gallery-9 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-9 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-9 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } Special Need students listening to malaria educationa
Special Need students listening to malaria educationa
" style='display:none'>View moreThe Aboom School for Children with Special Needs was visited by staff of Hoops Care. The visit was to deliver 15 bed nets to be distributed to selected students of the institution. Time was also made to educate the children on malaria and its preventive measure, which is by sleeping under treated bed nets. The students really showed excitement during the interaction.
#gallery-9 { margin: auto; } #gallery-9 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-9 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-9 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } Special Need students listening to malaria educationa
Special Need students listening to malaria educationa
" style='display:none'>View moreThe Aboom School for Children with Special Needs was visited by staff of Hoops Care. The visit was to deliver 15 bed nets to be distributed to selected students of the institution. Time was also made to educate the children on malaria and its preventive measure, which is by sleeping under treated bed nets. The students really showed excitement during the interaction.
#gallery-9 { margin: auto; } #gallery-9 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-9 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-9 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } Special Need students listening to malaria educationa
Special Need students listening to malaria educationa
" style='display:none'>View moreThe Aboom School for Children with Special Needs was visited by staff of Hoops Care. The visit was to deliver 15 bed nets to be distributed to selected students of the institution. Time was also made to educate the children on malaria and its preventive measure, which is by sleeping under treated bed nets. The students really showed excitement during the interaction.
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Malaria Peer Education tested and it looks positive!!!!!
Hoops Care is following a couple of the participants of the ProGHAC Club in some selected basic schools in Cape Coast. Cecelia is from Methodist C and we monitor how [...]
Hoops Care is following a couple of the participants of the ProGHAC Club in some selected basic schools in Cape Coast. Cecelia is from Methodist C and we monitor how she hope to go about in educating the youth. We took her to Amanful where she started by first getting the children attention by simply asking for their names and which school they were attending. Others sitting near by came closer an Cecelia decided to find a place to talk to them. An elder in the community offer her front yard and the children were given benches to sit on. Cecelia then asked them what malaria is and what causes malaria. A lot of the children could not relate malaria to mosquito bites but rather to hygiene. Cecelia educated them on malaria and its preventive measures. The children were then each given a bed net. Cecelia was able to follow a couple of them to their houses to hang but there were challenges she came up with. At the end of the day we ask her what she notice. First she stated that she could communicate with the children easily and that they were also responding by asking her questions as well. She quickly added that immediate hanging of the net after donation was the major one. Most house hold could not get hold of hammer and nails and most times ropes to hang the net.From our end we are optimistic that using children to educate other children relating what affects them can be very successful in ending malaria related deaths in the community. Children relate well to each other an are not shy to ask question no matter how far off it may sound to an adult.
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" >View more Hoops Care is following a couple of the participants of the ProGHAC Club in some selected basic schools in Cape Coast. Cecelia is from Methodist C and we monitor how she hope to go about in educating the youth. We took her to Amanful where she started by first getting the children attention by simply asking for their names and which school they were attending. Others sitting near by came closer an Cecelia decided to find a place to talk to them. An elder in the community offer her front yard and the children were given benches to sit on. Cecelia then asked them what malaria is and what causes malaria. A lot of the children could not relate malaria to mosquito bites but rather to hygiene. Cecelia educated them on malaria and its preventive measures. The children were then each given a bed net. Cecelia was able to follow a couple of them to their houses to hang but there were challenges she came up with. At the end of the day we ask her what she notice. First she stated that she could communicate with the children easily and that they were also responding by asking her questions as well. She quickly added that immediate hanging of the net after donation was the major one. Most house hold could not get hold of hammer and nails and most times ropes to hang the net.From our end we are optimistic that using children to educate other children relating what affects them can be very successful in ending malaria related deaths in the community. Children relate well to each other an are not shy to ask question no matter how far off it may sound to an adult.
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" style='display:none'>View more Hoops Care is following a couple of the participants of the ProGHAC Club in some selected basic schools in Cape Coast. Cecelia is from Methodist C and we monitor how she hope to go about in educating the youth. We took her to Amanful where she started by first getting the children attention by simply asking for their names and which school they were attending. Others sitting near by came closer an Cecelia decided to find a place to talk to them. An elder in the community offer her front yard and the children were given benches to sit on. Cecelia then asked them what malaria is and what causes malaria. A lot of the children could not relate malaria to mosquito bites but rather to hygiene. Cecelia educated them on malaria and its preventive measures. The children were then each given a bed net. Cecelia was able to follow a couple of them to their houses to hang but there were challenges she came up with. At the end of the day we ask her what she notice. First she stated that she could communicate with the children easily and that they were also responding by asking her questions as well. She quickly added that immediate hanging of the net after donation was the major one. Most house hold could not get hold of hammer and nails and most times ropes to hang the net.From our end we are optimistic that using children to educate other children relating what affects them can be very successful in ending malaria related deaths in the community. Children relate well to each other an are not shy to ask question no matter how far off it may sound to an adult.
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" style='display:none'>View more Hoops Care is following a couple of the participants of the ProGHAC Club in some selected basic schools in Cape Coast. Cecelia is from Methodist C and we monitor how she hope to go about in educating the youth. We took her to Amanful where she started by first getting the children attention by simply asking for their names and which school they were attending. Others sitting near by came closer an Cecelia decided to find a place to talk to them. An elder in the community offer her front yard and the children were given benches to sit on. Cecelia then asked them what malaria is and what causes malaria. A lot of the children could not relate malaria to mosquito bites but rather to hygiene. Cecelia educated them on malaria and its preventive measures. The children were then each given a bed net. Cecelia was able to follow a couple of them to their houses to hang but there were challenges she came up with. At the end of the day we ask her what she notice. First she stated that she could communicate with the children easily and that they were also responding by asking her questions as well. She quickly added that immediate hanging of the net after donation was the major one. Most house hold could not get hold of hammer and nails and most times ropes to hang the net.From our end we are optimistic that using children to educate other children relating what affects them can be very successful in ending malaria related deaths in the community. Children relate well to each other an are not shy to ask question no matter how far off it may sound to an adult.
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" style='display:none'>View more Hoops Care is following a couple of the participants of the ProGHAC Club in some selected basic schools in Cape Coast. Cecelia is from Methodist C and we monitor how she hope to go about in educating the youth. We took her to Amanful where she started by first getting the children attention by simply asking for their names and which school they were attending. Others sitting near by came closer an Cecelia decided to find a place to talk to them. An elder in the community offer her front yard and the children were given benches to sit on. Cecelia then asked them what malaria is and what causes malaria. A lot of the children could not relate malaria to mosquito bites but rather to hygiene. Cecelia educated them on malaria and its preventive measures. The children were then each given a bed net. Cecelia was able to follow a couple of them to their houses to hang but there were challenges she came up with. At the end of the day we ask her what she notice. First she stated that she could communicate with the children easily and that they were also responding by asking her questions as well. She quickly added that immediate hanging of the net after donation was the major one. Most house hold could not get hold of hammer and nails and most times ropes to hang the net.From our end we are optimistic that using children to educate other children relating what affects them can be very successful in ending malaria related deaths in the community. Children relate well to each other an are not shy to ask question no matter how far off it may sound to an adult.
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" style='display:none'>View more Hoops Care is following a couple of the participants of the ProGHAC Club in some selected basic schools in Cape Coast. Cecelia is from Methodist C and we monitor how she hope to go about in educating the youth. We took her to Amanful where she started by first getting the children attention by simply asking for their names and which school they were attending. Others sitting near by came closer an Cecelia decided to find a place to talk to them. An elder in the community offer her front yard and the children were given benches to sit on. Cecelia then asked them what malaria is and what causes malaria. A lot of the children could not relate malaria to mosquito bites but rather to hygiene. Cecelia educated them on malaria and its preventive measures. The children were then each given a bed net. Cecelia was able to follow a couple of them to their houses to hang but there were challenges she came up with. At the end of the day we ask her what she notice. First she stated that she could communicate with the children easily and that they were also responding by asking her questions as well. She quickly added that immediate hanging of the net after donation was the major one. Most house hold could not get hold of hammer and nails and most times ropes to hang the net.From our end we are optimistic that using children to educate other children relating what affects them can be very successful in ending malaria related deaths in the community. Children relate well to each other an are not shy to ask question no matter how far off it may sound to an adult.
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Over 400 Bed Nets Purchased!!!!
Insecticide treated net arriving at our office in Amanful, Cape Coast, Ghana We are glad to announce that we have purchased over 400 insecticide treated bed nets. We would like to [...]
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New Mother’s Workshop Hosted in Amanful
On Friday, April 20th, HCI hosted the New Mother’s Workshop in the Amanful community. Claudius Thompson, country director, came up with the idea for this workshop while installing mosquito nets [...]
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Anti-Malaria Bed Nets Distributed
a beneficiary an her baby New mother in the Amanful, and Brofredu districts received bed nets from HCI staff on March 12th. Staff members visited the homes of these new mothers [...]
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HCI Girls Excel at Accra International Marathon
Three girls from Cape Coast took part in this years Accra International Marathon. Of the three, Ruth, a 14 yrs old girl from Amanful came first in the 10KM race. [...]
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Wesley Girls Basic School wins “Girls Beach Volleyball!!!!!”
Wesley Girls Basic School, winners of beach volleyball event Alexandra, an American volunteer with Hoops Care has been for the past four weeks interacting and training girls of selected HCI partnered [...]
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Girls Beach Volleyball in section
With girls from Morning Star Academy Alexandra, Hoops Care new volunteer is very passionate about volleyball. On her first day she made it known that she will love to work with [...]
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HCI Football Team Practicing at Holy Child
Over the past year, HCI has been running daily football and basketball practices for youth led by staff members. Recently, HCI has partnered with Holy Child, a nearby senior high [...]
Help us raise funds to combat malaria in our communities
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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