The community service component creates an opportunity for youth to contribute back to their community. The team should be involved in a community service project that makes a difference in their community, that raises awareness about issues in their community and to instill a sense of responsibility within the youth. Teams must display evidence of their project in the exhibition room and explain to the judges what they have done.

 

Oshakati, Namibia

"Working together as a community not only makes things a whole lot better but it also changes a lot of people’s lives. We couldn’t possibly have achieved anything in community service if it weren’t for the diversity and the hardwork that everyone has put in. And doing this was really worth every minute spent doing it. The community service project has been my most memorable part of Cup of Heroes. Working with community centres and getting involved in everything has changed my perspective and realized how important it is to do this, most especially if it involves the whole community at large. Whoever knew that one day I would volunteer at a community centre? Doing these kinds of projects has inspired me to work hard and strive for better things to improve my community. I had never imagined that I’d one day work with orphans and disabled children, but I am today doing it and happy to be doing it. All these wouldn’t have been possible if I hadn’t got involved in Cup of Heroes. Doing this has made me change for a better, compassionate, loving and caring person. And I enjoy every single minute and second that I spend with those kids. Listening to other communities talking about what they do in their communities truly makes one think of how lucky we are to have youths and other leaders that volunteer their time to make lives better for other people."

 

Sigrid Ampulelo
Oshakati