Go for Goals (G4G)
Go for Goals (G4G) is a youth sport and education program based in the village of Mlamleni, Pwani, just south of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Founded by Moshi Ally (fondly known to all as Uncle Moshi), G4G uses Team Handball, Volleyball, Dodgeball and education programs to teach children and youth both physical skills as well as essential life skills. With the motto – “Heshima, Upendo, na Kusaidiana” – G4G focuses on instilling the values of Respect, Love and helping others.
To learn more about Go for Goals, visit their website www.GOforGoalstz.com.
To donate to Go for Goal's Multi-spot court construction - click here
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Weekly Training Sessions
Multiple times per week, G4G volunteer coaches lead the youth through a variety of exercises and physical training in all three of the G4G key sports. The youth not only develop their physical fitness and sport related skills, they also learn about strategy, teamwork, respect, and discipline. On Saturdays, the youth gather to train their physical skills as well as work on their academics. G4G youth work on their reading, writing and math skills through a variety of activities and games lead by the G4G coaches. To reinforce the importance of helping others and giving back to the community, at the end of every G4G session, the youth are asked to share how they have helped others in their community. Whether helping a friend, a family member, or a stranger, G4G youth are encouraged to always lend a helping hand and celebrate the helpful actions of others!
Leagues, Tournaments & Events
In addition to the after-school programs, G4G also organizes numerous tournaments and sport events for G4G youth as well as for youth from various schools in the area. The tournaments are an incredible opportunity for the youth to test their skills as well as build connections and community with others who share their passions and love of sports.
G4G also trains many high school students to become sport and education facilitators. Not only do they help the younger children learn and expand their skills, the coaches also develop valuable leadership skills in the process.
This year, G4G host its inaugural GO! for Girls - Sport and Education camp. The four-day camp hosted 16 grade 7 girls, selected for their athletic skills and their drive and determination both on and off the court. The girls participated in variety of sessions focusing on Team Handball training, English, Math, and female health. They learned valuable skills, which will help them succeed as they begin Secondary School this upcoming January.
Infrastructure Projects - Multi-sport Court
Over the years, G4G youth have had great success in handball - including numerous youth receiving Handball scholarships to at study private Secondary Schools, Universities, and even being recruited to professional teams in Tanzania and Zanzibar. However, to reach the next level, G4G has decided to invest in infrastructure. This year, they began the construction of the Go for Goals - Multi-sport court. It will host a full-sized Team Handball court (20m x 40m), up to 4 volleyball courts or dodgeball courts, and 1 basketball court. The court is a huge undertaking - both in terms of financial investment and physical investment. The construction, which began in November is reached the half-way point. However, due to funding limitations, the second half of the court is paused until the required funds (~$10,000Cdn) can be raised.
If you or anyone you know would be interested in supporting the Multi-sport court construction in any capacity, please reach out to contactgointernational@gmail.com.
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