At just 16 years old, Zarka began her inspiring journey with The Agency (Through Energise Me), a project designed to help young people become creative leaders and changemakers in their communities. Motivated by a passion to make a real impact in the lives of young women, Zarka and her project partner, Sharnay, launched ‘Sport with Support’, a safe, welcoming space where girls can not only boost their confidence but also explore different sports, while being mindful of cultural and religious barriers that often prevent young women from staying active.
Over the course of the 6-week project, ‘Sport with Support’ successfully received 43+ sign ups and engaged between 24-28 regular attendees each week from 10 different schools across Southampton, providing them with the opportunity to engage in physical activity in a supportive, inclusive environment.
With guidance from educators at ActiveMe 360, the ‘Sport with Support’ project took off and saw huge success in the local community. Even as Zarka started college in 2024, her passion for the initiative didn’t fade. Thanks to the resources and support provided by ActiveMe 360, Zarka has been able to continue to lead the sessions, ensuring that the project remains true to its mission of empowering young women through sports.
Even though the project now falls under the ActiveMe 360 umbrella, Zarka is still at the heart of ‘Sport with Support,’ driving its direction and mission. What ActiveMe 360 are able to do is facilitate the operational element of running a weekly community project, without Zarkas’ studies being impacted.
If you’d like to join each week and be part of this amazing journey make sure you book your spot, now and experience the positive impact that ‘Sport with Support’ can offer! To find out more information on ‘Sport with Support’, click here.