Play Handball | A sport and development organization based in South Africa and Germany

It started as a spark of an idea — a belief that sports could transform lives. This vision took root in Nkubu, Kenya, where PLAY HANDBALL recently wrapped up a vibrant three-month pilot project. From September to December 2024, this initiative brought together students, teachers, and the community, proving that handball is more than just […]

Shaping Futures Through Handball – Pilot Project in Nkubu, Kenya

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Kenya,

It started as a spark of an idea — a belief that sports could transform lives. This vision took root in Nkubu, Kenya, where PLAY HANDBALL recently wrapped up a vibrant three-month pilot project. From September to December 2024, this initiative brought together students, teachers, and the community, proving that handball is more than just a game; it’s a powerful tool for education, personal growth, and community development. The initiative, implemented in collaboration with the Rotary Club Nkubu and with the support of the Rotary Club Eschborn in Germany, aimed to evaluate the feasibility for a large handball project. (more…)

“When are we going to play a lekker game of handball?” For the past three months, this was the enthusiastic question from children every Tuesday and Thursday during our afternoon handball lessons. Their dream of participating in a real tournament finally came true on the 14th of November, thanks to the dedication of Salome and […]

‘Lekker game, coach!’ – An unforgettable day of handball in Goedverwacht

South Africa, Tournaments, Volunteer,

“When are we going to play a lekker game of handball?” For the past three months, this was the enthusiastic question from children every Tuesday and Thursday during our afternoon handball lessons. Their dream of participating in a real tournament finally came true on the 14th of November, thanks to the dedication of Salome and Liv, PLAY HANDBALL volunteers with the “Piketberg Sports Development Foundation” in South Africa’s Bergrivier municipality. Together, they organised a memorable event in Salome’s host village of Goedverwacht. Here Salome and Liv share how the day unfolded.

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At PLAY HANDBALL, we are proud that our youth coach from Kenya is participating in the International Coaching Course at the University of Leipzig, and we have the privilege of supporting him. Brian Kithiny is an active player on the Kenyan national team and also serves as a youth coach as part of our project […]

From Kenya to Leipzig: Youth Coach Brian attends the International Handball Coaching Course

Kenya, Trainings and Workshops,

At PLAY HANDBALL, we are proud that our youth coach from Kenya is participating in the International Coaching Course at the University of Leipzig, and we have the privilege of supporting him. Brian Kithiny is an active player on the Kenyan national team and also serves as a youth coach as part of our project in Kenya. To sustainably establish handball expertise in Kenya and promote sports development, it was important for us to enable Brian to attend this three-month training for handball coaches in Germany. Brian has big goals, and he sees himself as a role model. He is determined to show the youth in Kenya that it is possible to realize their dreams, just as he has done. He wants to inspire young people in his homeland to believe in themselves and to work hard. A great guy with great goals! In our conversation, Brian shares his first impressions and future aspirations.

More information about the International Coaching Course: ITK Leipzig.

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The short-term voluntary service from PLAY HANDBALL is now available through COACH ABROAD. A report by Nicola on the significance and development of the voluntary service at PLAY HANDBALL. Having seen how volunteering can really change lives and make a positive impact in communities – plus the fact that PLAY HANDBALL started with the help […]

From the short-term voluntary service at PLAY HANDBALL to COACH ABROAD

Volunteer, worldwide,

The short-term voluntary service from PLAY HANDBALL is now available through COACH ABROAD. A report by Nicola on the significance and development of the voluntary service at PLAY HANDBALL.

Having seen how volunteering can really change lives and make a positive impact in communities – plus the fact that PLAY HANDBALL started with the help of amazing volunteers – I’m super excited to introduce our new website for social sports projects: COACH ABROAD – www.coachabroad.de! (more…)

New volunteers in South Africa! Once again this year, motivated volunteers have started out on the weltwärts programme in Cape Town and the surrounding area. PLAY HANDBALL South Africa will be supported by five new faces as part of their development volunteer service. There will also be new volunteers in Kenya, although they will not […]

Weltwärts with handball: New volunteers as coaches landed in South Africa.

South Africa, Volunteer, weltwärts,

New volunteers in South Africa! Once again this year, motivated volunteers have started out on the weltwärts programme in Cape Town and the surrounding area. PLAY HANDBALL South Africa will be supported by five new faces as part of their development volunteer service. There will also be new volunteers in Kenya, although they will not arrive until mid-September. The new team members in South Africa are Zoe, Salome, Liv, Mathis and Laurids. They have already been able to gather some impressions during their first week in South Africa and are now about to start their exciting task. However, as you can’t start a programme like this completely unprepared, there was intensive preparation with a seminar week in Plön with our partner Kultur-Life, some online meetings and also a preparatory training session with PLAY HANDBALL after their arrival. But now it’s the turn of our new volunteers to tell us about themselves and their first exciting impressions: (more…)

PLAY HANDBALL partnered with the “Go For Goals” Sports Centre to host an exciting two-day handball and education tournament on August 30 and 31, 2024, inspired by the spirit of the Play Handball SuperCup. The theme, “UMOJA NI NGUVU,” meaning “Stronger Together” in Swahili, resonated throughout the event.

PLAY HANDBALL supports successful “Go For Goals” Tournament in Tanzania

Supercup, Tanzania, Tournaments,

PLAY HANDBALL partnered with the “Go For Goals” Sports Centre to host an exciting two-day handball and education tournament on August 30 and 31, 2024, inspired by the spirit of the Play Handball SuperCup. The theme, “UMOJA NI NGUVU,” meaning “Stronger Together” in Swahili, resonated throughout the event. (more…)

It was a debut for the Schleswig-Holstein Handball Association to facilitate handball seminars in South Africa. Handball coach Frank Hamann was in South Africa from 29 July to 18 August for PLAY HANDBALL and the HVSH and was able to inspire many participants with his expertise and enthusiasm for handball.

‘Handball in School’ workshops attract enthusiasm in South Africa

South Africa, Trainings and Workshops,

It was a debut for the Schleswig-Holstein Handball Association to facilitate handball seminars in South Africa. Handball coach Frank Hamann was in South Africa from 29 July to 18 August for PLAY HANDBALL and the HVSH and was able to inspire many participants with his expertise and enthusiasm for handball. (more…)

On August 17, 2024, the PLAY HANDBALL Kenya team hosted an incredible Supercup tournament at SOS School in Buruburu, Nairobi. This event brought together 200 enthusiastic participants representing 21 teams from various regions, including Thika, Juja, Machakos, Korogocho, and Buruburu. With the support of 35 leaders, including the talented Strathmore University professional handball team, the […]

Exciting Highlights from the PLAY HANDBALL Supercup in Nairobi

Kenya, Supercup, Tournaments,

On August 17, 2024, the PLAY HANDBALL Kenya team hosted an incredible Supercup tournament at SOS School in Buruburu, Nairobi. This event brought together 200 enthusiastic participants representing 21 teams from various regions, including Thika, Juja, Machakos, Korogocho, and Buruburu. With the support of 35 leaders, including the talented Strathmore University professional handball team, the day was filled with energy, teamwork, and fun! (more…)

Nicola (founder of PLAY HANDBALL) reports on how sport is linked to education and sustainable development and on current seminars and training courses for students, teachers and volunteers on the topic of sport as an educational tool for sustainable development. Nicola reports: ‘This spring, I once again had the opportunity not only to lecture at […]

“Play fair for the Environment” – Trainings on sports as an educational tool for Sustainable Development

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Trainings and Workshops,

Nicola (founder of PLAY HANDBALL) reports on how sport is linked to education and sustainable development and on current seminars and training courses for students, teachers and volunteers on the topic of sport as an educational tool for sustainable development. Nicola reports: ‘This spring, I once again had the opportunity not only to lecture at Leuphana University in Lüneburg (Germany) as a guest lecturer on the topic of “Sport as an educational tool for sustainable development (ESD)”, but also to give training courses for teachers in the Oldenburg area, sponsored by the OLB Foundation. Over 30 students from Leuphana University Lüneburg took part in the seminar in cooperation with Dr Jessica Süßenbach. This is the second year that we have offered this course, which is open to students from all subjects as part of the complementary study programme, and we will be holding it again next summer semester.
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More than 300 young people from 16 different schools experienced a day full of handball, education, inspiration and empowerment at the PlayHandball Supercups in South Africa. Another series of the unique PlayHandball Supercups kicked off in Johannesburg on 24 February, shortly followed by the Cape Town counterpart on 9 March. In the Supercup series, the […]

Supercup inspires more than 300 youth for sustainable behaviours and handball

South Africa, Supercup,

More than 300 young people from 16 different schools experienced a day full of handball, education, inspiration and empowerment at the PlayHandball Supercups in South Africa.

Another series of the unique PlayHandball Supercups kicked off in Johannesburg on 24 February, shortly followed by the Cape Town counterpart on 9 March. In the Supercup series, the 11 to 14-year-old girls and boys not only competed in exciting handball matches, but also learnt about recycling and how waste can pollute our soil and thus affect the quality of our food.

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Shaping Futures Through Handball – Pilot Project in Nkubu, Kenya

‘Lekker game, coach!’ – An unforgettable day of handball in Goedverwacht

From Kenya to Leipzig: Youth Coach Brian attends the International Handball Coaching Course

From the short-term voluntary service at PLAY HANDBALL to COACH ABROAD

Weltwärts with handball: New volunteers as coaches landed in South Africa.

PLAY HANDBALL supports successful “Go For Goals” Tournament in Tanzania

‘Handball in School’ workshops attract enthusiasm in South Africa

Exciting Highlights from the PLAY HANDBALL Supercup in Nairobi

“Play fair for the Environment” – Trainings on sports as an educational tool for Sustainable Development

Supercup inspires more than 300 youth for sustainable behaviours and handball

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