MESSAGE FROM ADVISORY BOARD CHAIRPERSON 2022 (VOLUNTEER)
CARMELAMANCINI
DUNK has succeeded in touching the hearts of many through its persistent and courageous efforts Starting from humble beginnings, the organization has invested in capacity building for its staff, taking each step with determination.
Dunk's long-term vision is grounded in serving the most disadvantaged communities, which remains its programs' core focus The upcoming year, 2022, represents a decade of hard work, dedication, and love. Being associated with the DUNK family and having served as the Board chair is an honour
The next generation will shape the future and must have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create positive change. DUNK is about giving young people the skills, knowledge, and support they need to take control of their lives and shape their communities When young people are empowered, they are more likely to be engaged in their communities, take on leadership roles, and create positive change. Additionally, youth empowerment can help to break the cycle of poverty and inequality by providing young people with the tools they need to succeed.
PROGRAMMES
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EQUALACCESSTOSPORTS
Providing equal opportunities for boys and girls to access sports is crucial. Sports participation offers various advantages for children, such as enhanced physical fitness, boosted self-confidence, and improved socialization abilities. DUNK promotes gender equality by ensuring that everyone has equal access to sports, arts and culture, thus aiding in dismantling gender stereotypes and fostering a more inclusive society
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EDUCATION
DUNK's after-school education program offers students additional learning opportunities beyond conventional school hours. Its purpose is to supplement and enrich the knowledge and skills students acquire during regular school hours This program is particularly advantageous for students who need access to these resources in their homes or familiar school environment. Overall, DUNK's after-school education program is a crucial resource for students from diverse backgrounds and ages, ensuring they have equal access to the educational resources necessary for their academic success.
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YOUTHEMPOWERMENT
The Playmaker education program, or the youth empowerment program, relies on a peer-topeer learning approach. It draws inspiration from the empowerment model established by our partner GAME in Denmark, which is based on the core life skills defined by the World Health Organization. This model tackles significant societal challenges and operates across three levels - Individual, Group, and Community - to facilitate the comprehensive development of Ghanaian youth.
04 LIVELIHOOD
The program aims to empower at-risk youth and single mothers in Jamestown through vocational training and personal development courses. Their goal is to provide not only economic independence but emotional and intellectual independence as well. DUNK believes that women's empowerment and the well-being of children depend on raising awareness of their capabilities and achieving balance free from conditioning
Numberof engaged community members25 yearsold& above
156BOYS 178GIRLS Numberof engaged community members 25yearsold& below
Overall,thestatementprovidessomeinformationabouttheactivities andachievementsofDUNKindifferentlocationsinGhana,particularly AccraandTamale. The organization has partnered with like-minded and experienced Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to operate in these seven locations to promote youth leadership and civic engagement.
The statement reports that 168 youths aged 18-25 have received leadership training to take on active civic duties in their respective areas The training is delivered through an empowerment approach andinpartnershipwithGAME,whichsuggeststhattheorganizationis keen on developing the capacity of young people to be influential leadersandagentsofchange.
Furthermore, the statement indicates that 7141 children and youth attended the activities organized by DUNK in all seven locations. This figureimpliesthatDUNKhassuccessfullyengagedyoungpeopleand created a platform for them to participate in meaningful activities thatcanenhancetheirpersonalandsocialdevelopment.
The statement also reports that 25% of females were trained on the empowerment model as youth volunteers This indicates that the organization intentionally creates opportunities for females to participate in leadership and development programs Similarly, the factthat1571femalesattendedweeklyactivitiesatallsevenlocations suggests that DUNK is making significant efforts to promote gender equalityandinclusivity
Finally, the statement indicates that DUNK has reached 4.01% of persons with disability, a significant achievement. This implies that the organization must promote social inclusion and ensure that persons with disabilities are not left behind in its programs and activities.
Overall, the statement suggests that DUNK is a proactive and innovativeorganizationmakingsignificantstridesinpromotingyouth leadership, civic engagement, gender equality, and social inclusion. The organization's critical strengths are the partnership with other CSOs, the use of an empowerment approach, and the focus on developingthecapacityofyoungpeople.
BREAKING THROUGH THE MOLD: ATIKA’S JOURNEY
“I think people should support DUNK so that we’ll get the chance to educate more kids”-JumaihAtikaBashiru.
AtikawasbornintheVoltaregionandlostherparentsatanagetooyoungtorecall. Asanonlychild,shewasraisedbyherauntinAshamauntilshepassedaway.Itwas ti i hi i h li i h her grandmum in Nima- a c youth. For Atika, reality hit quite e agirlwasmeanttooccupyher ti herlosses.Thedifferingviewsin h veredDUNK.
“I actually didn’t know myself, like I was just going with what I was being told ThroughDUNKIgottolearn all this… because I can actually speak to people I can actually advise people onwhatmythoughtsare”Atika
Atika describes DUNK as a place where she found peace of mind away from the turmoil ofdailylifeinNima. Itwaswhereshehadthelibertytomergeherpassionfor basketball and art and find a home away from home where she made friends who became family and received academic, emotional, and mental support from trusted mentors and coaches. At DUNK, the 23-year-old improved her social and emotional intelligenceandlearnedtocommunicatebetter Atika recently received the volunteer award from GAME, an NGO in Denmark collaboratingwithDUNKinGhana Throughthisward,Atikawillbechasingherdreams of becoming a GraphicDesigner at the KwameNkrumahUniversityofScienceand Technology
Barnabas lived with his mum and three sisters in Jamestown since his father passed awaywhenhewasabout3-yearsold.Wheneverschoolwasonbreak,helivedwithhis grandparentsinKasoa HeexpressedthatgrowingupinJamestownwaschallenging duetoitsnegativereputationasoneofthemostnotoriousneighbourhoodsinGhana. This affected him to the point where he could not take on a leadership position as a‘ classprefect’atschoolbecauseofhisassociationwiththecommunity.
“We should create an environment where everybody feels safe and not with biases and discriminations…I think this isoneofthekeythingsthat IlearnedfromDUNK” -BarnabasTinkorang
It turned out that Barnabas’s association with DUNK continued to pay off when in the fallof2019,hehadtheopportunitytotraveltoGermanyforayouthexchangeprogram through DUNK It was his first time travelling out of Ghana, and he was excited and anxious about being so far from home. He couldn’t believe it was happening! His family and even naysayers in his community were stunned. He expressed his excitementaboutflighttravelandboardingatrainandaferryinGermanyforthefirst time!
InhiscurrentpositionasaYouthCoachandaleaderattheDUNKCenterinAgege,he feels motivated at DUNK due to the numerous learning opportunities it continues to provide
SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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BRAND
DUNK-GRASSROOTS STRATEGIC THRUST | 2022-2027
To become a household name by 2027
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Develop personnel with high integrity, team spirit and accountability for organizational sustainability TEAM
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STAKEHOLDERS
Discover and give precedence to stakeholders with congruent interests in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), DUNK's overarching vision, mission, and shared values
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RESOURCES
Mobilize resources targeting 1 million a year with 10% growth in subsequent years
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ACTIONS-PROCESSES-OPERATIONS
To develop comprehensive but flexible policies and procedures known to all and adaptable to the diverse communities.
