Shooting Touch
Shooting Touch
MISSION
Shooting Touch is an international sport-for-development organization operating in Boston and Rwanda, with a mission to use the power of basketball to connect youth and women to healthier futures.
Vision
At Shooting Touch we envision a world where sport is a global equalizer of opportunity.
Vision
At Shooting Touch we envision a world where sport is a global equalizer of opportunity.
values
Basketball as an agent of change
Meaningful connections to community
Equal access to health and opportunity
Impact that’s life-changing
ABOUT OUR WORK
Since our founding in 2007, Shooting Touch has been connecting under-resourced youth and women to healthier futures through the power of basketball and community.
What began as a grassroots program in Boston has grown into an international non-governmental organization, proudly serving over 200,000 youth and women to date in Boston and Rwanda.
On our courts, we don’t just host games; we provide a grassroots gateway to opportunity. We create safe spaces to play and holistic programs that guide personal development and inspire community trust. Our experienced leadership, gold standard methodologies, and global network of partners and alumni deliver measurable impact to physical, mental, and social health.
A team of passionate individuals dedicated to providing life-changing support on and off the court, we’re united in our mission to provide joy, agency, and opportunity to youth, annually connecting with more than 30,500 individuals.
ABOUT OUR WORK
Since our founding in 2007, Shooting Touch has been connecting under-resourced youth and women to healthier futures through the power of basketball and community.
What began as a grassroots program in Boston has grown into an international non-governmental organization, proudly serving over 200,000 youth and women to date in Boston and Rwanda.
On our courts, we don’t just host games; we provide a grassroots gateway to opportunity. We create safe spaces to play and holistic programs that guide personal development and inspire community trust. Our experienced leadership, gold standard methodologies, and global network of partners and alumni deliver measurable impact to physical, mental, and social health.
A team of passionate individuals dedicated to providing life-changing support on and off the court, we’re united in our mission to provide joy, agency, and opportunity to youth, annually connecting with more than 30,500 individuals.
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Our Programs
Our Programs
At Shooting Touch, we operate two dynamic programs in Boston, Massachusetts, and Eastern Rwanda, where basketball is more than a game - it's a guided path to health and growth.
Each program combines the sport of basketball with a tailored curriculum, providing on-and off-court learning, mentorship, and access to essential resources. Together, these pathways support youth and women in discovering new opportunities, building healthier futures, and fostering stronger communities.
THROUGH YEAR-ROUND WEEKLY PROGRAMMING, WE SERVE:
Youth, age 10-18, in Rwanda’s Eastern Province
Women, ages 18+ in Rwanda’s Eastern Province
Girls & gender-expansive BIPOC youth, age 9-17, in Boston
Our Supporters
Our Supporters
Donor Impact
“I was fortunate to travel to Rwanda on behalf of Shooting Touch to witness the impact our organization had on the community there, particularly young girls and their mothers. Aside from desperately needed health care services we provided, we were able to empower these young women to strive for independence in a culture that long eschewed the concept, including fortifying them with the courage to declare, "No means no!" It was a trip that has left an indelible mark on me. Now we are providing services to underserved minority girls in Boston, using basketball as a tool in hopes of enriching their lives in similar ways to our community in Rwanda. Our work is just beginning.”
- Jackie MacMullan, Former Journalist and Commentator at ESPN
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