Sport for Social Change Network Africa - SSCNA

Sport for Social Change Network Africa - SSCNA The SSCNA, is a Network that comprises of organizations on the Continent that harnesses and uses the power of sport for positive social change.

16/06/2026

YOUTH DAY REFLECTION 💚💛

As South Africa commemorates Youth Day, we reflect on the Youth Day Boot Camp and the powerful conversations that closed the programme.

The fireside chat, led by SSCN Africa CEO Allan Williams, brought together young people and former elite sport stars for an honest conversation on mindset, attitude, hard work, mentorship and the lessons that shape us.

Participants were reminded that our young people are smart, capable and full of potential. With the right mindset, opportunities can open. With the right attitude, young people can go far. With hard work, discipline and support, they can shape their own futures.

One message stood out clearly: do not minimise who you are.

As we honour the youth of 1976, 50 years later, we also celebrate the young leaders of today, who continue to learn, lead and contribute to positive change in their communities.



Allan Wilfred Williams Department of Sport, Arts and Culture African Union Sport Council National Youth Development Agency Drug-Free Sport ZA Africanbank Alliance Française de Pretoria

DAY 2 IS UNDERWAY 💚💛Day 2 of the Youth Day Boot Camp started with movement, fresh air and intention through a beach sess...
13/06/2026

DAY 2 IS UNDERWAY 💚💛

Day 2 of the Youth Day Boot Camp started with movement, fresh air and intention through a beach session.

Participants had the opportunity to reflect on the powerful afternoon sessions from Day 1, where conversations focused on child safety, leadership, teamwork, resilience and creating safer spaces for children and young people.

The morning activity reminds us that youth development is not only about information and skills, but also about wellness, discipline and taking care of the body and mind.

As the programme continues, participants are carrying forward the lessons of learning, linking and leading with purpose.



Allan Wilfred Williams EduSport Ripples for Change National Youth Development Agency Department of Sport, Arts and Culture African Union Sport Council Africanbank Drug-Free Sport ZA AFD - Agence Française de Développement Department of Social Development

AFTERNOON SESSIONS COMPLETE 💚💛The afternoon sessions brought together two powerful themes: safety and leadership.Worksho...
12/06/2026

AFTERNOON SESSIONS COMPLETE 💚💛
The afternoon sessions brought together two powerful themes: safety and leadership.

Workshop 4, by Abigail Boschoff, created space for participants to reflect and share on what child safety means in their communities. The session reminded young people that children are vulnerable and must be protected, supported and made to feel safe.

Participants were also encouraged to understand their role in creating safe spaces, especially when a child comes to them for help. Listening with care, being a safe person and respecting child confidentiality were key messages from the session.

Workshop 5, by Dr Ian Galbraith, took participants outdoors for an adventure-based leadership session under the theme: Learning. Linking. Leading.
Through the obstacle course, teamwork, problem-solving and active participation, young people were challenged to think differently about leadership, trust, resilience and working together.

The session reminded participants that leadership is critical for progress, and that to make your dream work, you need effort. This is what youth development looks like in action: learning, moving, reflecting and growing together.



Allan Wilfred Williams African Union Sport Council Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Africanbank Drug-Free Sport ZA National Youth Development Agency EduSport Ripples for Change Alliance Française de Pretoria AFD - Agence Française de Développement

MORNING SESSIONS COMPLETE 💚💛What a powerful start to the Youth Day Boot Camp.Participants engaged in meaningful conversa...
12/06/2026

MORNING SESSIONS COMPLETE 💚💛

What a powerful start to the Youth Day Boot Camp.

Participants engaged in meaningful conversations around purpose, values, youth leadership, sport for development and the role young people can play in building stronger communities.

These sessions are part of building young leaders who are informed, confident and ready to take practical steps toward their future.

Now, it’s time for lunch, connection and reflection before the afternoon programme continues.

Allan Wilfred Williams

The Youth Day Boot Camp is officially underway, with opening remarks setting the tone for two days of learning, reflecti...
12/06/2026

The Youth Day Boot Camp is officially underway, with opening remarks setting the tone for two days of learning, reflection, leadership, wellness and meaningful engagement.

SSCN Africa CEO, Mr Allan Williams, reminded young people that change starts with hard work, values and purpose.

“There is no substitute for hard work. Nothing comes for free. Ultimately, it is the values that we stand on that will bring change in our lives.”

He also reflected on the legacy of the youth of 1976, reminding participants that the baton has now been passed to a new generation of young leaders.

The first session highlighted SSCN Africa’s role in using sport for development to support youth and community development, while encouraging young people to be active contributors to positive change.

Elizabeth Slater from African Bank led the financial literacy session, sharing practical lessons on money management, discipline and building good habits early.

“Without discipline, you will waste your money.”

Through the Youth Day Boot Camp, we continue creating spaces that empower.

Allan Wilfred Williams

12/06/2026

The Youth Day Boot Camp is officially underway! 💚💛

Young people are arriving at Palm Springs Beach Holiday Resort, registering, settling into their rooms and getting ready for two days of learning, connection, leadership development and personal growth.

There is already a great sense of energy and excitement as participants prepare for the official start of the programme.

This bootcamp is more than just a programme. It is a space for young people to be inspired, equipped and reminded of the important role they play in shaping their communities and the future of South Africa.

Let the journey begin.



Allan Wilfred Williams

🌟 Youth Day With a Twist! 🌟Empowering the Next Generation of LeadersThis Youth Day season, SSCN, in partnership with its...
05/06/2026

🌟 Youth Day With a Twist! 🌟
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

This Youth Day season, SSCN, in partnership with its silver member , is proud to host a transformative Youth Bootcamp designed to equip young people with the skills, confidence, and mindset they need to thrive.

Over two powerful days, participants will take part in:

✅ Leadership development
✅ Mentorship sessions
✅ Health and wellness activities
✅ Team-building exercises
✅ Personal growth and empowerment sessions

This bootcamp is more than an event — it is an investment in young people, their potential, and the positive change they can bring to their communities.

Together, SSCN and are building leaders, inspiring change, and empowering communities.

SSCN Youth Day Sanitary Pad Drive 🚨This Youth Day, we’re doing things differently.We’re choosing dignity.We’re choosing ...
01/06/2026

SSCN Youth Day Sanitary Pad Drive 🚨

This Youth Day, we’re doing things differently.

We’re choosing dignity.
We’re choosing compassion.
We’re choosing action. ❤️

Too many young girls miss school, sports, and everyday confidence because they don’t have access to basic sanitary products. Together, we can help change that.

SSCN is hosting a Youth Day Sanitary Pad Drive to support girls in need. Every pack donated makes a real difference by helping a young girl stay comfortable, confident, and focused on her future.

Drop-off Location:
SSCN Offices
434 Kirkness Street, Sunnyside
Loftus Versfeld Stadium, South Pavilion
1st Floor, Office No. 1
Pretoria, 0132

Donations open until: 10 June 2026

Let’s turn kindness into impact and stand together for lasting change.

What a wonderful day it was
28/05/2026

What a wonderful day it was

The closing programme began with the Conference Declarations, led by SSI Trustees Karen Perrier and Chiel Warners.This i...
27/05/2026

The closing programme began with the Conference Declarations, led by SSI Trustees Karen Perrier and Chiel Warners.

This interactive session brought together delegate reflections from across the three days and affirmed shared commitments to equity, inclusion and safer sport for all. Delegates also endorsed the updated SSI Safe Sport Principles as a foundation for continued action beyond the conference.

The Declarations marked an important leadership transition, with Karen Perrier stepping into the role of Chair of Safe Sport International. Karen expressed gratitude for the trust placed in her and reflected on the personal commitment, lived experience and care she brings to SSI’s next chapter.

Chiel spoke about the purpose at the heart of SSI: everyone, everywhere safe in sport. Safe Sport 2026 brought that purpose to life, uniting people across countries, cultures, disciplines and experiences to strengthen the global safe sport movement.

The conference was formally closed by Neal Anderson, CEO of Safe Sport International, and Allan Williams, CEO of Sport for Social Change Network Africa. Allan reflected on the significance of hosting the conference in Cape Town and the responsibility to carry forward the work and commitments made. Neal thanked the partners, hosts, trustees, staff, volunteers, speakers, facilitators, delegates and wider team who made the conference possible.

After three days of global dialogue, African leadership, research, lived experience, policy and partnership, the closing session focused on turning momentum into commitment.

The work does not end here. It continues through the relationships built, pledges made, principles endorsed and actions taken back into organisations, communities and systems.

As we look ahead to Safe Sport Day on 8 August 2026, we do so with renewed energy, shared responsibility and a strengthened commitment to making sport safer, more inclusive and more accountable.

As Neal reminded delegates:

Safe sport is the only sport that matters.

From conversation to commitment — advancing safe sport together.

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