Who We Are
This is a Not for Profit Created by our 11 year old daughter.
Our family has traveled to Belize for a number of years and has a strong connection to the people there. This year, it was announced that a local church group pledged to sponsor the building of artificial turf in the Garifuna Village of Seine Bight on the Placencia Pennisula.
Chous for Youth is a not-for-profit registered in Canada:
“Chous” is Kriol for ‘shoes.”
This nonprofit is dedicated to providing soccer cleats and safety equipment to children and young adults in Belize.
Soccer (Football) is more than just a game in Belize; it’s a daily activity and one of the two major sports that the people play. Our 11 year old daughter often played football with the locals while we lived there for six months in 2024. Most children play in bare feet or very worn runners, and very few youth have proper cleats. This is what started her hopes to help the people of the peninsula enjoy the new turf with the proper safety equipment.
We are collecting new and gently used soccer cleats to ship directly to youth who need them most. These cleats will help build confidence, continue community building, and keep children and young adults active and inspired.
How you can help:
- Donate cleats (all sizes welcome!)
- Share this website
- Spread the word to friends and local teams
Let’s kick off opportunity – one pair at a time.
Contact us: info@chousforyous.ca
Instagram: @chousforyous