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July 31, 2025 -
PRLog -- Port Harcourt, Nigeria The Soso Bobmanuel Foundation (SBM Foundation), a youth-focused non-profit organization based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to expand its transformative work in sports development and mentorship for underserved youth across Nigeria and beyond. Founded in 2015 by former Nigerian professional basketball player Soalatom "Soso" Bobmanuel, the SBM Foundation has spent nearly a decade building a haven for young people, guiding them to discover and maximize their talents through sport, education, and community support. "Our mission is simple but urgent, to give the next generation of African youth a real shot at success," said Soso Bobmanuel. "Through sports like basketball, we not only build physical strength and skill, but also discipline, mentorship, and life-changing opportunities."
Building Hope Through Basketball Basketball, the sport that shaped Bobmanuel's own journey, is at the heart of the foundation's programming. Since its inception, SBM Foundation has organized five basketball camps and three full-scale competitions in Port Harcourt. These efforts have opened doors for talented youth, many of whom have gone on to attend schools and academies overseas through scholarships and athletic opportunities. Beyond the court, the foundation's weekly mentorship and development program, launched in 2016, nurtures long-term personal growth. Participants from the program have earned spots in major national and international tournaments, collecting individual and team awards that reflect not just talent, but dedication and community support. Expanding the Vision The GoFundMe campaign aims to raise essential funds that will allow the foundation to scale its impact identifying and supporting untapped youth potential not just in Port Harcourt, but across Nigeria, and eventually throughout Africa. 1 With support from past sponsors, partners, and grassroots donors, SBM Foundation has proven what's possible. Now, they are calling on a wider global community to join in this mission to empower, uplift, and equip the next generation of African leaders through sport and mentorship. � � Support the campaign here: Help SBM Foundation Foster Youth Talent in Nigeria About Soso Bobmanuel Foundation The Soso Bobmanuel Foundation (SBM Foundation) was founded in 2015 by Soalatom "Soso" Bobmanuel with a vision to build a safe, empowering environment for Nigerian youth to thrive. With a focus on sports as a gateway to mentorship, education, and social change, the foundation has impacted hundreds of lives through its camps, competitions, and development programs. SBM believes in the potential of every youth and works to provide them with the tools to shape their own future. Media Contact: Name: Aniedi Udo-Obong Email: hello@twentypercentproject.org Phone: +1 (925) 519-7788 Website: twentypercentproject.org GoFundMe:
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