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From community insights to global evidence for health, education, and inclusion.

Building Evidence for Change

Our work explores the intersections of sport-for-development (S4D), nutrition, climate resilience, and planetary health, with a particular emphasis on Africa and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

We are currently conducting systematic and scoping reviews in these areas, in collaboration with regional and international partners. Findings from our research have been shared at major platforms such as the American Public Health Association (APHA), the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH), and the Association for Clinical and Translational Science Conference.

Focus Areas
  • Sport-for-Development (S4D) & Health Research
  • Planetary Health & Food Systems
  • Gender, Disability & Inclusion
  • Data Science & AI for Social Impact
Academic Recognition & Global Networks
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UNESCO Chair on Sport for Development, Peace and Environment Advisory Committee Member, 2024 - present
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Women’s Sport Leadership Academy (WSLA), University of Chichester, UK Scholarship Award Recipient – 2022
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Hispanics-In-Research Capability (HiREC), University of Puerto Rico Award Recipient – Health Disparities: A Translational Research Approach (NIH–Funded Program, 2021)
Research Outputs & Presentations
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Prevalence Rates of Adolescent Obesity in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, and NCD Policies to Reverse Obesity Trends, Ametewee et al. , Presented at LEADS Virtual Summit 2021 – Winner, Best Profile Award
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Sociodemocultural determinants of obesity and undernutrition among African African descent, and indigenous health disparity populations a systematic review protocol, Ametewee et al.. Presented at LEADS Virtual Summit 2022 – Winner, Best Poster Award
Workshops & Collaborations
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Atelier sur la santé et les droits des adolescentes – COJDE et Fondation B.A.L.L.E, RDC.
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Global Health Collaboration Seminar – B.A.L.L.E Foundation & University of Puerto Rico (IIPESAG).
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Sport-for-Development Workshop – Rwanda, 2022. Children from École Primaire La Lumière in Karongi co-facilitated a B.A.L.L.E Foundation - Tubibe Amahoro workshop using S4D to explore SDG themes health, climate et al.
Youth-Led Research & Data Science & AI Fairs

Through the Silverstool–B.A.L.L.E Foundation collaboration, students in Ghana, Liberia, and Nigeria presented original poster research on adolescent health, nutrition, climate change, and physical activity. These virtual fairs showcased the potential of youth-driven inquiry and creative data storytelling.

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Prevalence and Predictors of Alcohol Use Among Adolescents in Ghana, Liberia, and Namibia, Silverstool–B.A.L.L.E Virtual Data Science & AI Fair, Dec 2024
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Sedentary Behaviour Among Adolescents in Ghana and Liberia Silverstool–B.A.L.L.E Virtual Data Science & AI Fair, Dec 2024
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Physical Activity Among Adolescents in Ghana, Liberia, and Namibia Silverstool–B.A.L.L.E Virtual Data Science & AI Fair, Dec 2024
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Silverstool-B.A.L.L.E Foundation Virtual Data Science & AI Fair I (Dec 2024)
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Silverstool-B.A.L.L.E Foundation Virtual Data Science & AI Fair II (Mar 2025)
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