Soccer programs act as a successful foundation for impacting positive social growth in Barbados
Dwayne Derosario and his Foundation partner up with the Sandals Foundation to create an football experience for the local youth in Barbados.
The DeRo Foundation is working throughout the Caribbean with local community organizations to create programs that share our mission to teach youth the importance of leadership, teamwork, education, health and nutrition.
Committed to Caribbean Communities
With the success of our programs in Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Tobago, we are excited about continuing our work in these countries, while also expanding our reach throughout all of the Caribbean islands.
Integrated Sports Program
PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 WEEK
The integrated sports program gives underserved youth in the Caribbean access to planned sports, recreation, healthy lifestyles and family engagement.
DeRo and his team of internationally experienced coaches personally travel to each location to execute the programs.
The program consists of providing youth with daily training, equipment, healthy meals and mentoring.
Additionally focus is placed on building the capacity of local coaches and upgrading sports facilities, so the positive impact can continue to be felt well into the future.
Program Objectives
Impact more youth throughout the Caribbean
Continue to grow the number of participating islands and frequency of programs
Provide access to proper equipment and sustainable facilities
Develop girls program
Increase scholarship opportunities
Allow families to sponsor kids with financial aid for school, equipment, and programs
Select a U16 All-Star Team from programs to compete in 1-2 international tournaments
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Success Story: Njemile Charles from Tobago
Njemile Charles, a participant in the DeRo Foundation Tobago program earned a scholarship to Bryant & Stratton College in Syracuse, NY.
Supporting the dreams of youth in Negril, Jamaica
Working in partnership with the Sandals Foundation Game Changer Program, the DeRo foundations makes an impact on the youth of Negril, Jamaica.
