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SoHK FOR SCHOOLS
2023 ANNUAL REPORT
SoHK for Schools is SoHK's flagship project.
Through a 26-week programme, spanning the school year, SoHK's trained
coaches build relationships with the learners at no-fee or low-fee schools
located in and around the Cape Town CBD, providing psycho-social support
and a range of coping strategies to improve the mental health and longterm outcomes of SoHK's learners. The programme provides additional
professional support to participants in acute mental health situations.
THEORY OF CHANGE
ASSUMPTIONS
Based on research we have conducted or have incorporated from other programs we make the following assumptions:
Treatment or
healing for
young people
suffering high
levels of
trauma usually
takes place in
positive
relationships
provided by a
caring adult
SoHK provides a safe
space for these
relationships to flourish
with rugby and life skills
coaching that equip our
participants with critical
soft skills such as
initiative, empathy, and
conflict management
that enable us to deal
ethically and effectively
with daily tasks and
challenges
Learning a new
sport is a
challenge that,
when
mastered,
helps
improve selfesteem
When our
participants are
physically
challenged, and
emotionally
supported, they
are better able
to learn new
information and
explore new
ideas.
Sport acts as a
laboratory for
feelings, allowing
participants to test
out new behaviours
that transfer into
the other life
spheres, like
discipline, time
management, and
conflict
management.
OUR ASSUMPTIONS UNDERPIN 3 PILLARS OF THE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME
THE SAFE SPACE
SoHK seeks to create
an emotional safe
space that is
supportive, fun and
gender sensitive,
where people are
heard, and are
treated with respect
THE HARD KNOCKS
Physical challenges create
the platform for
behavioural change - when
physically challenged, and
emotionally supported, our
participants are better able
to learn new information
and explore new ideas.
THE CARING ADULTS
When children feel cared for, it
enhances feelings of safety,
well being and belonging. At
every session, there are five
coaches, who, over the course
of the year, build deep
relationships with the learners.
THESE PILLARS HELP US TO REALISE THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAMME
* Improved emotional intelligence
* Increased understanding of gender equity
* Improved relationships
* Improved emotional wellbeing
* Able to make better decisions
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