Healthy Athlete, Strong Community – Wellness & Nutrition for Youth
Strengthening youth athletes in Oaxaca with nutrition education, basic medical screening, and mental wellness support—so they can train safely, perform confidently, and lead healthy lives.
Overview
This project enhances the health, safety, and resilience of youth athletes in Oaxaca, Mexico. Many participants come from rural and Indigenous communities where access to basic healthcare, nutrition guidance, and mental wellness support is limited.
Through targeted wellness programming, Oax Sport Inc. helps young athletes develop healthy habits, prevent injury, and manage the demands of sport sustainably—creating a ripple effect that benefits families, schools, and entire communities. The program aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities).
Why This Project Matters
Behind every strong performance is a healthy athlete. In many underserved areas of southern Mexico, youth train and compete with untreated injuries, food insecurity, or no access to medical care. This project bridges that gap—ensuring athletes are seen, supported, and strengthened as whole people. When an athlete gets a checkup or learns to fuel properly, it changes more than their race—it changes their future.
What This Project Supports
- Nutrition Education: Group classes on fueling, hydration, and recovery.
- Basic Health Services: Pre-race medical checkups and injury screening.
- Mental Health Sessions: Confidence-building, reflection, and emotional support.
- Community Outreach: Health awareness for parents, schools, and team leaders.
Your Support Can Provide
$25
Nutritious recovery meals for 5 athletes.
$75
Nutrition class and printed health materials.
$150
On-site medical screening at a team event.
$400
Full month of wellness support for one training group.
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2025–2028 Impact Goals
- Serve 100 youth athletes annually with health-focused programming.
- Reduce preventable injuries and training dropouts.
- Create leadership opportunities for athletes in community wellness.
- Build sustainable partnerships with clinics and medical professionals in Oaxaca.
Build Health, Build Community
Your support helps youth athletes access nutrition education, medical screening, and mental wellness resources. Oax Sport Inc. is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 86-3407818) and a registered civil association in Mexico. Donations are tax-deductible where applicable.