Willemstad
Curaçao
Willemstad
Curaçao
Introduction
Trainers
reduce poverty by harnessing the power of sport
In collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development, Labour and Welfare, we launched the Favela Street Kòrsou programme at the beginning of 2019. One of the ministry’s goals was to reduce poverty by harnessing the power of sport. In response, Favela Street designed a personal development programme for young people (aged 15–30) from various neighbourhoods.
The group was intentionally mixed-gender, encouraging participants to learn from each other and consider different perspectives.
They quickly formed a close-knit community and felt safe to open up. The programme guided them through self-reflection, goal-setting, organising sports activities, and more. We also connected them with mentors and guest speakers aligned with their personal ambitions, expanding their networks and inspiring them to pursue their goals.
Trainers
reduce poverty by harnessing the power of sport
In collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development, Labour and Welfare, we launched the Favela Street Kòrsou programme at the beginning of 2019. One of the ministry’s goals was to reduce poverty by harnessing the power of sport. In response, Favela Street designed a personal development programme for young people (aged 15–30) from various neighbourhoods.
The group was intentionally mixed-gender, encouraging participants to learn from each other and consider different perspectives.
They quickly formed a close-knit community and felt safe to open up. The programme guided them through self-reflection, goal-setting, organising sports activities, and more. We also connected them with mentors and guest speakers aligned with their personal ambitions, expanding their networks and inspiring them to pursue their goals.
Trainers
creating a powerful space for collective healing and recognition
We conclude the programme with a public storytelling event for friends, family, and everyone involved — creating a powerful space for collective healing and recognition. In addition to the storytelling event, we finish with the Time To Shine <insert hyperlink> street football tournament – an inspiring stage where girls and boys come together to celebrate talent, express their authenticity, and shine through football.
After “graduating,” several participants chose to continue their journey by becoming Favela Street junior trainers through our local Training of Trainers programme, further expanding the programme’s ripple effect.
For who
Girls and boys aged approximately 14–22
Season 3
Autumn 2024 – Summer 2025
Trainers
creating a powerful space for collective healing and recognition
We conclude the programme with a public storytelling event for friends, family, and everyone involved — creating a powerful space for collective healing and recognition. In addition to the storytelling event, we finish with the Time To Shine <insert hyperlink> street football tournament – an inspiring stage where girls and boys come together to celebrate talent, express their authenticity, and shine through football.
After “graduating,” several participants chose to continue their journey by becoming Favela Street junior trainers through our local Training of Trainers programme, further expanding the programme’s ripple effect.
For who
Girls and boys aged approximately 14–22
Season 3
Autumn 2024 – Summer 2025
Clayton Goeloe
Trainer
Clayton Goeloe
Trainer
Hayley Reinita-Canword
Trainer
Hayley Reinita-Canword
Trainer
our
partners
our partners
Favela Street Foundation
Wg-Plein 468
1054 SH Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Favela Street Foundation
Wg-Plein 468
1054 SH Amsterdam
The Netherlands
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