SoHK Annual Report 2023 Reduced File Size - Flipbook - Page 5
INTRODUCTION
2023 ANNUAL REPORT
The School of Hard Knocks seeks to use sport and mental health interventions to improve
the life outcomes of people in South Africa. We seek to help people, particularly those who
would not otherwise have access to mental health resources, address the trauma that they
have experienced, aiming to bring about meaningful social change and to help people to be
better placed to realise their potential.
We recognise that
trauma, on a macro and
a micro level, is
endemic in South Africa,
for a range of reasons
This impacts different
communities and
individuals in different
ways
Failure
to address trauma can
cause the
intergenerational
transmission of trauma,
poverty and other
struggles
SoHK seeks to address trauma by:
Creating a safe space that encourages sharing, learning and support
Providing access to mental health resources
Deconstructing gender norms that contribute to harmful behaviours
OUR VISION
A South Africa where people are better able to fulfil their potential and be active citizens,
by understanding and addressing trauma.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to increase access to evidence-based mental and emotional wellbeing
interventions through sport, with the intention of bringing about meaningful social
change.
WINNER
WINNER
FINALIST
