What We Do
We Strive To InspireYoung Minds
We Focus on Developing Future Leaders
We Aim to Build Stronger Communities
Who We Are
We are a nonprofit organization committed to fostering a healthy, active, and engaged future for Los Angeles youth. With a focus on physical activity, leadership, and personal growth, we create safe, nurturing spaces where students grow resilient and gain the skills to succeed throughout life
- Over 30-plus years of sustained community impact.
- Over 20,000 students served each year.
- Over 40 LA neighborhoods uplifted through educational help and childcare support.
Over 100 outstanding coaches dedicated to providing accessible, inclusive, and high-quality programs to our future leaders and lifelong learners.
For three decades, A World Fit For Kids has been at the forefront of youth development, providing fitness, mentorship, and educational programs that transform lives. Serving the Los Angeles community, we empower young people with the skills, confidence, and support they need to thrive in school, life, and beyond.
Our Mission and Principles
At A World Fit For Kids, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Our core values drive our mission:
- Health & Wellness – Encouraging lifelong fitness and well-being.
- Education & Enrichment – Supporting academic growth and personal development.
- Leadership & Mentorship – Preparing students for future success.
Community Impact – Strengthening neighborhoods through youth engagement.
A World Fit For Kids is founded to support young people and their families by fostering positive habits and behaviors. Starting with a small group of Belmont students, Normandie Nigh set out to engage elementary school children in activities that promoted healthy bodies and healthy minds.
A World Fit For Kids expands its physical activity and youth development programs, adding new components designed to develop the emotional, mental, and physical fitness of its student participants. The nonprofit establishes a strong reputation as a key community partner for healthy behaviors and youth development.
A World Fit For Kids partners with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to offer five on-site afterschool high school programs. This collaboration increases the nonprofit’s reach allowing it to directly engage more students in structured physical activity, social-emotional activities, and youth development.
Over the years, A World Fit For Kids received both local recognition for its outstanding work in youth development and the promotion of healthy behaviors.
The nonprofit’s model begins gaining recognition beyond Los Angeles, drawing interest from organizations nationwide eager to adopt the A World Fit For Kids’ holistic approach to youth development.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, A World Fit For Kids adapts its programs to virtual platforms to continue supporting young people and families, emphasizing wellness in the face of new challenges.
A World Fit For Kids celebrates over 30 years of transforming young lives. The nonprofit honors the thousands of coaches trained and students served, marking a powerful legacy of community uplift and growth. With renewed commitment, the organization continues to champion health, empowerment, and development for generations to come.