The Oboya Foundation is led by someone who has walked the same path as many of the young people we support. Bendere's lived experience - as a young migrant, as someone who faced barriers and as someone who rose to elite levels - makes our approach deeply authentic and relatable.
Most organisations focus on theory:
we lead from experience.
Young people rarely see athletes, leaders or mentors who look like them. We specialise in offering programs where representations is not an afterthought - It's the foundation.
Seeing someone who reflects their identity changes how young people see themselves.
Young people need to see leaders who look like them.
We prioritise representation so kids can say:
"If she can do it... so can I."
Our programs are trauma-informed and culturally aware.
We welcome kids who need confidence, belonging and someone who believes in them.
Everyone is seen.
Everyone is valued.
Everyone is included.
No experience needed.
No pressure.
No comparison.
We remove barriers.
We meet them exactly where they are.
We grow from there.
This is what makes us different.
We don't aim to create the next superstar - we aim to create confident, proud, resilient young people.
That's the kind of impact that leaves a lifelong imprint.
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