The Community Impact pillar sees tailored initiatives being implemented in individual countries, addressing social issues relevant to those communities.
For these projects, the FIBA Foundation collaborates with National Federations as well as various stakeholders to develop custom-fit initiatives ranging from Basketball For Good Festivals to multi-year programs.
Propose a Project platform
The goal of the Propose a Project platform is to support projects that use basketball as a tool for positive change and address the UN SDGs. Through an annual application process, National Federations and organizations of all sizes are encouraged to apply for support. Successful projects receive financial, equipment, and/or mentoring support, plus access to additional opportunities through the wider Basketball For Good community.
Underlining FIBA Foundation’s deepening commitment to Propose a Project, 2024 saw a record growth of impact.
Hoops for Health
The Hoops for Health program is an innovative attempt to train school physical education (PE) teachers in using basketball as a vehicle to raise awareness around combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Originally conceived for Pacific Island nations by FIBA Oceania, the program was subsequently launched in the neighboring Indian Ocean region, beginning with Seychelles, where 81% of all deaths were due to Non-Communicable diseases.
With the support of 37 Youth Leaders and PE teachers, the Hoops for Health 3-year program was delivered in 60% of all primary and secondary schools in the country, educating over 1500 young people on health and nutrition through basketball.
During the final year of this flagship Hoops For Health program, the FIBA Foundation delivered its first-ever court refurbishment. Located in Roche Caiman, it leaves a lasting legacy to the key district within Seychelles’ largest island of Mahé.
World Basketball Day
On the occasion of the World Basketball Day 2024, the FIBA Foundation, in partnership with Olympic Solidarity, executed Basketball For Good Festivals at five selected Olympafrica Centers. The objective was not only to promote basketball and youth development, but also to create a positive social impact in each local community.
Five Basketball For Good Ambassadors - including FIBA Foundation Youth Leaders and Propose a Project beneficiaries – led the design and implementation of the festivals ensuring alignment with Olympism365, the IOC’s strategy to strengthen the role of sport as an enabler of the UN SDGs. Sustainability and legacy lay at the heart of festival planning, with monitoring and evaluation also built in to ensure ongoing improvement in future years.