PLATINUM SPORTS ACADEMY
PLATINUM SPORTS ACADEMY
PLATINUM SPORTS ACADEMY
SUCCESS IS OUR PRIORITY
Transforming the lives of young people through football, education, life skills and mentorship.
Platinum Sports Academy is a non-profit organization that provide comprehensive support and recreational opportunities for less privilege children through sports aged 09-20 both boys and girls, we are currently supporting over 50 childrens, of whom approximately 70% come from financially vulnerable backgrounds in Matero-North, Lusaka,Zambia.
we aim to provide abused children in the Lusaka District with a safe haven where they can heal, thrive and realize their full pontential. Through the transformative power of sports and recreation, combined with holistic support services, we strive to empower these less privilege children to break free from the cycle of abuse and envision a brighter future.
OUR STORY
Platinum Sports Academy was founded with passion to develop young people through sport. We believe football is a powerful tool to teach discipline, teamwork and responsibility.
MISSION
Our Mission: is to restore dignity,promote empowerment and provide opportunities for less privilege children to realize their full potential, untimately paving the way for a better tomorrow.
VISION
Our Vision: is to create a society where every child is valued, respected and empowered to lead fulfilling and successful lives.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
(1). HOLISTIC CHILD SUPPORT & REHABILITATION: Provide comprehensive services education, healthcare, psychosocial support, recreation and truama-informed couselling to help less privileged children to heal, grow and rebuild confidence.
(2). EDUCATION ACCESS, EXCELLENCE & FINANCIAL LITERACY: Ensure all children have access quality education supported by tutoring learning resources, scholarships and age-appropriate financial literacy training to build lifelong skills and promote academic success.
(3). HEALTH, WELBEING & INCLUSIVE PARTICIPATION: Improve children's physical emotional and mental well-being through healthcare access, nutrition and recreation while promoting gender equity and social inclusion across all activities.
(4). SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Provide a safe, structured and supportive environment that keeps boys and girls away from harmful street environment's and enables them to develop life skills, discipline and responsible citizenship.
(5). FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT: To build strong competitive teams at all our age groups that play attractive possession football and participate in the local league and international tournaments. develop football skills and techniques. Improve physical fitness and mental toughness. Foster teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship. Provide opportunities for players both boys and girls to compete at various levels.
(6). COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & CAPACITY STRENGTHENING: Empower parents, caregivers and community members through awareness campaigns and capacity-building intiatives,ensuring strong child protection systems and sustainable community-driven support.
(7). MONITORING,EVALUATION, ADVOCACY & POLICY INFLUENCE: Implement a robust MEL framework to measure impact and guide continuous improvement, while advocating for supportive policies and investiments in child welfare,education and social protection systems.
OUR CORE VALUES
Our values as an organisation are reflect in the acronym E.X.A.C.T as follows.
EXCELLENCE: We believe in building a culture of excellence, contentious improvement and innovation in the running of the organisation.
ACCOUNTABILITY: To conduct the affairs of an organisation to with the sense of responsibility towards all stakeholders.
CHARACTER: We believe in exhibiting strong moral and decent ethical behaviour and building competences in our all the staff and children.
TRANSPARENCY: We conduct our business affairs with sense of honest and openness towards all our stakeholders such as children, parents, sponsors, schools and all other cooperating partners.
Shadreck Chimanya is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Platinum Sports Academy and a Certified professional in Systeme.io Zambian Marketing Automation Specialist and Youth Sports Development Advocate. An organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through football, education, life skills and mentorship. He is deeply passionate about empowering young people through sports and creating opportunities for underprivileged youth to develop their potential both on and off the field. Through Platinum Sports Academy, he works to instill strong values such as teamwork, hardwork, respect and leardership in the next generation and continues to advocate for youth development in Zambia by using football as a powerful tool to inspire hope, build character and open pathways for young athletes to achieve thier dreams and continues to seek partnerships with organisation, sponsors and stakeholders who share the mission of investing in the future of young people. Through collaboration and support, he aims to expand the academy's reach, provide better training opportunities and create pathways for young people to progress.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children involved in its programs.
PRINCIPLES
The welfare and best interests of the child shall be paramount.
Every child has the right to protection from abuse,neglet and exploitation.
Children shall be treated equally regardless of the background, gender, religion, tribe or social status.
EQUALL OPPORTUNITY
Both boys and girls shall have equall access to training, development and participation opportunities.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
No individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of;
Gender, religion, tribe, disability, social or economic background, or any other unlawful ground.
Training
Teachable moment
Every great players started somewhere.
Financial Literacy
Building basic computer knowledge
Exploring online platforms and opportunities for learning and growth
Teaching the consequences of digital misconduct
Encouranging positive and responsible use of social media
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Contact us on:
Email:platinumsportsacademy11@gmail.com
Phone Number: +260970424154
Whatsapp: +260970424154
Physical Address: 296 Mushitu/Matero-North,Lusaka,Zambia