BYRISE: Building Character, One Basket at a Time
BYRISE Foundation is a nonprofit committed to uplifting youths in Belize through basketball. Our programs use basketball to develop life skills and character traits that inspire kids to become responsible and accomplished individuals.
Summer 2025 Basketball Camp
Thank you to all attendees and sponsors of our Summer 2025 camp!
Our Mission
BYRISE aims to create a basketball community where team members thrive both on and off the court, embodying teamwork, responsibility, and excellence.
Yearly Summer Camps
Our summer camps offer small-group sports training with local and internationally experienced coaches.
Afterschool Programs
Our afterschool programs focus on providing safe, supportive environments for youth to study and train together.
Join us in uplifting kids.
Join BYRISE and change lives through basketball in Belize. Together, we uplift youths and inspire greatness.
Our Partners
Testimonials
Hear from kids, parents, and coaches about their experiences with BYRISE.
“Where to start, BYRISE, doing a great job keep up the good work of sportsmanship for our children. I really enjoy watching the children play their game last night great job to the team behind it all mein I know dem kids enjoy every minute of BYRISE basketball camp, great job Mr.Lee and the team.”
—Lynette Pratt
“Thank you all for your patience and love you guys have for hosting the BYRISE basketball camp. The game was wonderful last night watching those kids show what they learned in the camp was amazing.”
—Princess Naths
“Those games were intense, showing youths exerting their energy in a positive way, very entertaining to watch them putting their drills into action during the games.
l also saw sportsmanship on the court where opposite team members help their opponent up when there’s foul committed.
It was once again well organized and the execution of duties by you Mr. Maurice Hardiman was super efficient, your communication with parents on any given concern was met with quick response and Mr Ira Nicholson for making this a success and a massive positive impact in PG young student athletes.—Allen Nunez
