3x3 Across Africa
Join us in our mission to make basketball competition more accessible in Africa through 3×3. Together, we’ll elevate African basketball, culture, and nature while addressing global injustices and sustainable development.
Meet the Team
Our dedicated international team brings diverse skills and backgrounds to each project.
Join Our Mission
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds - join us to create a brighter future for the youth of Africa.
3x3 Across Africa
is a 3×3 tour that aims to uplift African basketball, culture, and nature, while also shedding light on significant global injustices and promoting sustainable development.
MISSION
- Organize four 3×3 tournaments in West Africa
- Organize three 3×3 tournaments in Southern Africa
- Host four seminars on the benefits and features of 3×3 in West Africa
- Host three seminars on the benefits and features of 3×3 in Southern Africa
- Create free and clean cookouts at all our stops
3x3 Across Africa
is a 3×3 tour that aims to uplift African basketball, culture, and nature, while also shedding light on significant global injustices and promoting sustainable development.
MISSION
- Organize four 3×3 tournaments in West Africa
- Organize three 3×3 tournaments in Southern Africa
- Host four seminars on the benefits and features of 3×3 in West Africa
- Host three seminars on the benefits and features of 3×3 in Southern Africa
- Create free and clean cookouts at all our stops
VISION
Forging a vibrant 3×3 circuit across Africa, creating more competition opportunities among basketball organizations, all while spotlighting sustainable businesses and championing clean cooking to foster a healthier and environmentally conscious continent.
PURPOSE
To create a healthier Africa by:
- promoting competition opportunities for basketball organizations in central cities in Africa,
- educating and raising awareness about UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG),
- showcasing sustainable businesses that work towards SDGs.
JOURNEY
Our work aligns with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enhancing community health and fostering partnerships.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Promoting physical activity through sports and arrange cookouts can reduce health risks associated with poor diets and traditional cooking methods, leading to better overall health and well-being.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Collaborating with organizations, communities, and stakeholders to promote sports and clean cooking demonstrates the power of partnerships in achieving sustainable development goals.
UNTIL
Stage 1
The first stage of the tour will be held in West Africa where we will do following stops: Dakar, Banjul, Accra and Lagos.
Each tour stop we will create 3×3 tournaments, basketball activities, seminariums and cookouts with local sports organizations and schools.
Stage 2
The second stage of the tour will be held in southern Africa where we will do following stops: Luanda, Livingstone and Maputo.
Each tour stop we will create 3×3 tournaments, basketball activities, seminariums and cookouts with local sports organizations and schools.
Stage 2
The second stage of the tour will be held in southern Africa where we will do following stops: Luanda, Livingstone and Maputo.
Each tour stop we will create 3×3 tournaments, basketball activities, seminariums and cookouts with local sports organizations and schools.
Longterm Goal
To equip independent basketball organizations across Africa with the knowledge and tools necessary to integrate FIBA 3×3 model to their organization. Enabling them to create more accessible and affordable competition opportunities.
To encourage women to participate in our tournaments, thereby demonstrating to local communities the importance of fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity within the sport.
Equality goals
Equality goals
To encourage women to participate in our tournaments, thereby demonstrating to local communities the importance of fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity within the sport.
Our project aims to address the interconnected challenges of poverty, inequality, and climate change by promoting education, gender equality, and environmental sustainability. We plan to raise awareness and collaborate with companies and organizations dedicated to these issues, leveraging our events as platforms to highlight their initiatives. Through these partnerships and initiatives, we aspire to create lasting positive impact and contribute to the achievement of multiple Sustainable Development Goals.
HISTORY
Our team started to organize 3×3 tournament 2019 and have since arranged over 20 tournaments in Sweden and Brazil.
Please watch our last tournament in Nova Lima, Brazil
OUR TEAM
Oliver Övrebö Silveira
Project manager
Aleksandar Petrovic
Koordinater
Theodore Silveira
Supervisor
Tom Göransson
Event Creater
We are seeking
We are seeking a skilled and passionate photographer who is looking to expand their portfolio and make a meaningful impact. This is an opportunity to capture captivating images while contributing to our mission of promoting sustainable development and social change. If you’re ready to showcase your talent and be part of something impactful, we’d love to have you on board
We are seeking dedicated volunteers to join our team and support our mission. If you love adventures and are passionate about making a difference and contributing to sustainable development initiatives, we would love to hear from you!