The Problem…
Did you know that for the first time in History, more deaths are caused by obesity than malnutrition? (By overweight than underweight)?
Get the facts from the World Health Organisation.
One of the major causes of this is INACTIVITY. As we become more and more hooked on technology, our lives become more sedentary.
We are becoming couch potatoes… and so our children.
The Solution…
Encouraging children to become active by providing exciting Physical Literacy programs that inspire them to exercise.
Physical Literacy for Children (PLC) is a Non-Profit Organisation in South Africa focusing on Making a Difference in this space.
PLC was established to offer Physical Literacy to underprivileged and Special Needs children.
PLC uses the curriculum and program of the Kids Gym and currently supports 150 children at The Kids Gym Cape Town.
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I agree that parents being couch potatoes can rub off on the children in that house. I love that we can help this cause by donating. I think bringing active activities into the home is a great way to help stop this problem from occurring at a young age. Which ones would you suggest?
Hey Jayde, thanks for your positive input. You make a great point. I think your question deserves a longer answer. We’ll publish physical literacy activity tips soon.
This sounds like a worthwhile and exciting program that is addressing one of the downsides that come with prosperity. As we’ve seen, the world over, when nations prosper, they have easier access to agricultural products and, especially early on the prosperity curve, lack the education to know how to balance easy food intake with exercise. I’m curious about sponsoring a child in the program you mention, like what how where the programs are that benefit the kids. Thanks for the post. Kevin
Hi Kevin, currently we are supporting children from underprivileged communities in Cape Town, South Africa at The Kids Gym in Sable Square. Update: Our Johannesburg branch opened in Cedar Square on 15th February 2019.
Please click on this link to sponsor a child.
Wow this is an awesome initiative.
How does the program work? Do they sign up? Do you team up with schools? Is this an after school activity? Is this an on going program or they go through a curriculum where at the end the students are equipped with knowledge and discipline to keep up what they have started?
What are some challenges that you are facing with your initiative and what are the best things that happened?
Regards,
John Greg
Wow John, Thank you for your interest in our program.
Yes, we team up with Schools, other Non-Profit Organisations or Outreach Programs.
Teachers or Principals bring the children to The Kids Gym to participate in the Program during school hours.
We currently have 3 ongoing projects and would like to fund more projects in the future.
Some of the Molenbeek children who have spent the past year with us have gone on to High School this year and their Teachers tell us they are missing being on the Program. We hope and trust that we have laid the foundation for them to continue enjoying physical activity by participating in School sports.