
Transforming athletes into heroes for justice
We believe that athletes are not “just” athletes. They are knowledgeable, aware, and capable of reimagining an equitable world if given access to resources and opportunity to influence and redesign the systems that are hindering their progress. Just Heroes is a journey through a process of transformation where athletes emerge as Heroes for Justice.
– Edutopia.org
Problem 1
Youth need social-emotional learning to cope with the symptoms of poverty
Problem 2
Youth lack access to resources and networks with institutional power
Problem 3
Youth are limited by structures and systems of inequality and oppression
Solution
Just Heroes is a 10-week after-school program partnering with high poverty schools to offer a transformational learning structure and process to student athletes. Our skilled life coaches guide athletes through social-emotional and project based learning methods which deepen self-awareness and connection to others while preparing them to make social impact. Athletes emerge as heroes innovating solutions to the symptoms and systems of poverty.
Heroes Emerge...

self-empowerment, and liberatory consciousness


Toyin Augustus
Olympian • Educator • Entrepreneur • Activist
I created Just Heroes to support student athletes in their drive to thrive, to discover their powers and leverage for social impact.
Proud recipient of Penn Wharton Innovation Award
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