School of Hard Knocks

School of Hard Knocks South Africa (SoHK SA) strengthens the emotional wellbeing of the nxt generation through non-competitive sport and play, helping young people and caregivers build the emotional skills that prevent mental health challenges later on.

An aerial view of a SoHK youth group playing sports on a field, featuring a dramatic mountain backdrop.

A group of youth from SoHK sitting in a circle on the grass during a session whilst their coach is speaking.

A graphic displaying the statistic '70% Report Improved Mental Health'.

Group of smiling children at a sports field, with mountains and trees in the background.

A graphic displaying an increase in pass rate from 55% to 78% in one school.

Group of SoHK youth sitting on the grass in a circle, listening to their coach during a session, with trees and mountains in the background.

An aerial view of a SoHK youth group playing sports on a field.

A graphic showing three key outcomes 12 months post-programme: 98% report stronger emotion regulation, 95% report improved relationships, and 88% are more confident to denounce violence.

A coach speaking to a group of young boys from SoHK under a large tree.

Our Programmes

Where We Operate

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A photo featuring a smiling student. The text outlines a vision to tackle trauma and build a nation of emotionally regulated, active citizens, and a mission to increase access to mental wellbeing interventions through sport to bring social change.

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