CLC Community Projects: It’s Time for Action!

Certified Leadership Courses participants are allowed to receive funding and support to implement small-scale projects and apply the skills gained after completing the CLC Level 1 and CLC Level 2. As the Certified Leadership Courses in Trinidad and Tobago and Rwanda accomplished the level 2 certification in February and March 2025, respectively, the teams are now preparing for the effective implementation of the projects designed.

These 9 groups of skilled individuals aim to drive meaningful impact within their communities, positive enhancement in the field of Sport for All, and lasting sustainability for these initiatives. 

Community Projects in Trinidad and Tobago

9X Better - (April 2025 - December 2025)

This project aims to increase sport participation among adolescents between the ages of 12 to 17 years old through the organization of specific sport sessions in the Couva West Secondary School (CWSS), targeting students who are not usually involved in physical activities.

Code R.E.D. Awareness Campaign - (March 2025 - December 2025)

Through a six-month awareness and communications campaign in Trinidad and Tobago, Code RED will promote menstrual health education, distribute resources, and foster inclusive physical activity environments to remove stigma, educate stakeholders, and drive participation in sport among women and girls aged 10-24.

LET’S PLAY - (January 2025 - November 2025)

This project will engage participants in physical literacy activities through school visits, leveraging the celebration of Caribbean heritage and traditional games indigenous to the region. By reintroducing and preserving these cultural pastimes, the project targets the union of generations, fostering a sense of identity and community while promoting physical activity. Although the principal target group is secondary school students (13-16 years old), the project will also engage with physical education teachers, school teachers, parents, and sponsors.

The Live Golden Seniors Challenge - (March 2025 - September 2025)

This project has developed a framework designed to actively improve the lives of senior citizens in 4 critical impact areas using 6 specific categories of beneficial physical activity. The framework leverages the gamification of self-care for seniors by delving into categories of physical activity that the target group is already aware of and enjoys. The project will apply the framework in a senior care home and a senior tech club in Trinicity for seniors (50+ years); activities like choreographed, adaptable dance routines to music over a 4-week period will be implemented.

Show Me Yuh Motion - (February 2025 - December 2025)

Show Me Yuh Motion is a vibrant social media campaign aimed at promoting inclusivity in sports and physical activity across Trinidad and Tobago. It aims to encourage widespread participation by motivating individuals to share their physical activity experiences using the hashtag #ShowMeYuhMotion and to raise awareness about the physical, mental, and social benefits of regular activity. The project will utilize 30–45 second videos shared on social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok, that will feature diverse individuals engaging in a variety of sports and physical activities.

Community Projects in Rwanda

SHE MOVES - (March 2025 - November 2025)

Set to coincide with International Rural Women's Day on October 15th, 2025, this initiative seeks to address gaps by providing a safe, supportive, and structured platform for young girls to participate in sports. The objectives include empowering rural women in the Bugesera District, Rilima Sector (Kigali) and:

• Enhancing female youth participation in sports by 20% in two targeted communities over six months.
• Implementing a mentorship program connecting female athletes with young girls to inspire long-term participation.
• Enhancing physical and mental health outcomes for participants.

Play 4 Safeguarding - (June 2025 - July 2025)

This initiative seeks to empower youth in the Rutunga Sector, Gasabo District, through Sport for All initiatives to promote safeguarding and prevent teenage pregnancies by 2025. The activities and objectives set are:

• Increase youth engagement in Sport For All by 10% over 6 months in 2 schools in the Rutunga sector.
• Promote safeguarding rights in sports and prevent teenage pregnancies by reducing them by 10% over the next year through education and awareness campaigns.
• Empower 40 young people to advocate for Sport for All and safeguarding rights within their communities by the end of August 2025.
• Organize a Sport for All Festival by July, engaging 40 young leaders to mobilize 1,200+ participants, prioritizing inclusive sports and people with disabilities.

Sports 4 Hope - (March 2025 – December 2025)

By addressing 100 children aged 10-18 years (including children with disabilities) from GS Kagugu School and offering them opportunities to develop good habits for long-term health, this project aims to increase physical activity among people with disabilities and low-income communities while integrating traditional games. Sessions will be conducted every Saturday from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, where children will have the opportunity to participate in at least two different activities per session. The inclusion of children with disabilities through adapted sports techniques and specialized coaching will be ensured.

Football Against Drugs - (March 2025 – September 2026)

By utilizing football as an engagement tool, this initiative aims to offer positive role models, life skills training and an alternative to drug-related activities for at-risk 50 young individuals (aged 10–25) in Gasabo District engaged in structured football programs, life skills training, or drug awareness education. The project will work closely with rehabilitation centers, local schools, and law enforcement to create a holistic support system that not only prevents drug use but also rehabilitates affected individuals.