ABaCoDe | African Ball Community Development |

Temporary Domain Relocalization

As some might have noticed, our website hosted at www.abacode.org is currently nearly unusable due to database corruption and hosting problems. To minimize downtime, a new and improved version of our website is being rolled out here (www.abacode.net) and when all the data...

Africa

GHANA Ghana is a country located in West Africa. Once named the Golden Coast, it was the first country to obtain its independence from the British in 1957. Although bordered by former French colonies such as Togo and te Ivory Coast, Ghana’s main language is...

Basketball

Of all sports, Basketball was the one chosen for this project due to the expertise of the members of the organization in that field. For most of us, Basketball has been a fun way to learn values that will last a life time. As a matter of fact, it promotes cooperation, fair play,...

Community

« Basketball has taken an important part in our lives. The many years we have spent in the sports world has made us better individuals and has shown us what sport can offer to the youth. We have seen that, not only through ourselves but through kids who come from tough...

Development

GHANA Challenges The program however faces various challenges in Ghana: Its government does not invest much in cultural centers, playgrounds or sport facilities. Furthermore, kids are expected to work hard to help their parents and time for leisure is scarce and seen as a...

"Sport is a language every one of us can speak"

Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the UN

Mission Statement

ABaCoDe is a Non-Profit Organization that aims the empowerment of African communities and focuses on youth development through the implementation of a sustainable basketball program involving the training of field interveners and coaches, and provision of basic technical skills and long-lasting infrastructures.

What We Do

ABaCoDe essentially unites people through basketball. We teach basketball, offer valuable life skills, and, when needed, develop required infrastructures. We also hold workshops addressing various day-to-day challenges and issues affecting the youth. We promote education through sports!

Who We Are

Through the generosity, passion and devotion of our Team, ABaCoDe empowers young people and communities in Africa through sports and educational activities. Our program improves the life of participants by engaging them in physical exercise and thus reinforces the local community.

Recent Updates

ABaCoDe Ghana | Inter-Community Basketball Challenge

Sports has no boundaries, no matter the color of your skin or the community you live in,...

ABaCoDe Canada | “Vise les Étoiles” Benefit Concert, April 21st 2012.

On his way to success in the music industry of Quebec, Axel – Abc’z –...

ABaCoDe Uganda | A first win, ABaCoDe Community Team, Apr 6th 201

ABaCoDe Community Team played their first game in the FUBA 3B national league on Friday...

ABaCoDe Ghana | Basketballs Donation to our Junior Teams; March 2012

Through their “100 basketballs give-away” program, Alexandre Victor, Mathieu...

ABaCoDe Canada | Make your Squad! Fundraising Tournament 3rd Ed; May 19th 2012

WATCH OUR 2011 VIDEO, by KEEHS PRODUCTION –>The Adobe Flash Player is required...

ABaCoDe Ghana | Play For Your Future Tournament, 2nd Edition; Feb 2012

This weekend, on February 25th, the second edition of the “Play For Your Future”...

As some might have noticed, our website hosted at www.abacode.org is currently nearly...

ABaCoDe | We Now Welcome Volunteers on our courts; Feb 2012

Looking to broaden your horizons through a meaningful contribution? We welcome volunteers...

ABaCoDe Ghana | Big Launching in Two New Communities, Feb 2012

Saturday February 4th was a big day for ABaCoDe-Ghana as we officially extended our...

ABaCoDe Canada | Pack The House Fundraiser Event, Feb 10th 2012

This February, the Champlain Cavaliers organized their annual “Pack the House”...

ABaCoDe Uganda | Our Community Team wins over Kabira International School.

On Tuesday 17th January 2012, ABaCoDe received an invitation from Kabira International...

ABaCoDe Ghana | Xmas Party – First Experience at the Movies

The Christmas party started after the parents meeting in the study hall. After sharing...

ABaCoDe | Appointment of Founding Member, Marie-Ève Lemieux, on the BOD; Dec. 2011

As of December 1st, 2011, Marie-Ève Lemieux will be seating on ABaCoDe’s Board...

ABaCoDe Ghana | “Voice of the Voiceless” Photo Project

“VOICE OF THE VOICELESS” PHOTO PROJECT ABaCoDe’s program in Ghana is taking...