Programme uses sport to promote healthy living, education and leadership among students and rural communities
BY RICHARD MENANOPO
The Hook in4Health Solomon Islands initiative has introduced hockey to students and communities in North East Guadalcanal as part of efforts to promote healthy living, education and leadership among young people.
The program was carried out at Ruavatu Secondary School on June 10, where students and community members took part in hockey activities and team-building exercises under the Hin4Health initiative.
According to information shared by the Solomon Islands Hockey Federation, the outreach program was guided by the initiative’s three core pillars — Live Well, Learn Well and Lead Well.
The initiative aims to use sport as a tool to encourage healthier lifestyles, strengthen the value of education and inspire young people to become positive role models within their communities.
Hin4Health officers who visited the school spoke to students and community members about the importance of living healthy lives, staying committed to education and demonstrating good leadership both in school and in the wider community.
The program also included team-building activities designed to promote cooperation, teamwork and unity among participants.
Organisers said hockey was introduced not only as a sporting activity, but also as a way of building stronger and healthier communities through positive engagement.
“By focusing on living well, learning well and leading well, the program seeks to create lasting positive impacts on the lives of students and the wider community,” the federation said.
The federation said the initiative hopes to encourage communities to work together towards common goals while creating opportunities for young people to develop confidence, discipline and leadership skills through sport.
The introduction of hockey at Ruavatu Secondary School marks another step in the continued efforts by Hook in4Health Solomon Islands and its partners to promote community development through sport across the country.
Hook in4Health Solomon Islands continues to support youth empowerment initiatives through sports outreach programs in partnership with organisations including the Solomon Islands Hockey Federation, Oceania Hockey, Aspire Cairns, Team Up and the Australian High Commission (AHC).
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