South Awakens NPO kicks goals with 150 soccer ball donation
South Hills-based organisation South Awakens NPO is using the power of sport to promote positive change by donating 150 soccer balls to local schools, soccer clubs and community organisations.
South Awakens NPO, based in South Hills, has distributed 150 soccer balls to schools, soccer clubs, and community organisations to encourage sports participation and offer young people positive alternatives.
Beneficiaries include,, among others,, Suidheuwels Primary School, Diversity High School, the Lee Guardo Foundation, Kanye Soccer Club from Soweto, Wise Giving Foundation from Narans Farm in Lenasia, Two Touch Soccer Club, and local soccer club Future Legends.
Yasmeen Jasson, the organisation’s founder and director, said the donations also reached soccer clubs in Eldorado Park, including LinHill Celtics FC, as well as several other clubs within the community.
The organisation also donated soccer balls to Group Yorika at the South Hills recreation centre, which has a senior-citizen women’s soccer team.
Choose sport over violence
Jasson said the initiative aims to encourage community members, particularly young people, to choose sport over violence and crime.
“Our motto is ‘Drop the guns for a soccer ball’. We’re always looking for support like this. Our sincere gratitude goes out to our sponsors for making this happen,” she said.
South Awakens NPO continues to seek sponsorships and support to expand its community initiatives and ensure more schools, clubs and organisations have access to sporting equipment.
Businesses, individuals and organisations interested in supporting the initiative can contact Jasson on 063 736 5514.
