ABOUT
WHO WE ARE
Our story
Sports Without Boundaries was founded by Gode Katembo from a belief shaped by personal experience: sport can provide much more than recreation.
As a young person, Gode experienced how access to sport could provide community, mentorship, confidence and direction. He also understood that many children never receive those opportunities because of financial and other barriers.
Sports Without Boundaries began as a grassroots effort to provide accessible sport opportunities to children and youth in Winnipeg. Since then, SWB has grown to offer soccer, basketball, camps, mentorship, leadership development and life-skills programming while building partnerships with schools, community organizations, volunteers and funders.
Our vision for the community
A community where every child has the opportunity to participate, belong and grow through sport.
Our Mission
To reduce barriers to sport and create accessible opportunities that empower children and youth to develop confidence, leadership, life skills and a strong sense of belonging.
Our Vision
A future where every child and young person can access the transformative benefits of sport regardless of their financial circumstances or background.
WHO WE SERVE
Who we serve
SWB primarily serves children and youth, including participants who may face financial, social or systemic barriers to sport and recreation. Our programs welcome participants from diverse racial, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Some SWB programs also serve young adults and adults where the program objectives focus on community connection, leadership or well-being.
OUR VALUES
Our Values
Inclusion
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We create environments where people feel welcomed, valued and able to participate.
Accountability
04
We take responsibility for how we use the resources, relationships and opportunities entrusted to us.
Sportsmanship
07
We promote integrity, fairness, discipline and respect in competition and in life.
Accessibility
02
We work to reduce financial and other barriers that prevent participation in sport.
Leadership
05
We help young people develop the confidence and skills to positively influence their communities.
Innovation
08
We remain open to new approaches that better meet the changing needs of our community.
Respect
03
We treat participants, families, volunteers, staff and community partners with dignity.
Teamwork
06
We believe meaningful change happens when people work together.
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Hope
09
We believe every young person should have opportunities to imagine and build a positive future.