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EUR 2300 from Vogelwijkloop for Esther Dankwah Foundation
Great fundraising result on a beautiful sunny day in September at Haag Atletiek! With the funds we are able to support Esther Dankwah's foundation in Pepease, Kwahu, Ghana - to promote active and healthy living among students through sports at under-resourced schools....
Hardloopfestijn voor onderwijs in Ghana, 6 september in Den Haag, doe mee!
English below - De Haagse sportvereniging HAAG Atletiek organiseert dit jaar wederom, samen met de wijkvereniging, de Vogelwijkloop. Bij de 5 km wedstrijd kunnen hardloopteams het tegen elkaar opnemen, maar er zijn nog meer onderdelen: 1 km jeugdloop vooor 3 t/m 6...
Skating for Local Heroes was a great success
Segbroek College did a fantastic fundraiser again! On February 14, 31 students and 2 trainers skated together and raised a record-breaking amount of EUR 3,878. The decorated ice rink, adorned with balloons in the colors of Local Heroes, African fabrics and, of course,...
Projecten
Esther Dankwah Foundation in Ghana
With the funds from the 'Vogelwijkloop' we are able to support Esther Dankwah's foundation in Pepease, Kwahu, Ghana - to promote active and healthy living among students through sports at under-resourced schools. Two schools received essential sports equipment....
Houtbaai street soccer holiday program
In South Africa, near Cape Town, we partnered with Friends of Stars in their Eyes to facilitate sports and recreational activities for children and teenagers. This street soccer holiday program contributes to important community development and offers wellbeing for...
Project Nyanga in South Africa
Local Heroes is pleased to support Project Nyanga with the 'Friends of Stars in their Eyes Foundation'. This project focuses on health, sports and...
Onze Missie:
Local Heroes wil de gezondheid en leefomstandigheden van schoolkinderen in Afrika verbeteren
“My mission as a world class athlete was breaking world records and winning Olympic Medals. Now it is the wellbeing of my people in Ethiopia. Education and health care are key factors for development. That is why I give my full support to Local Heroes”.
Haile Gebrselassie
Voormalig Olympisch kampioen en wereldrecordhouder