Location and general information
Categories
Access to Sport - 
Environmental protection - 
Gender Equality - 
Healthy lifestyle - 
Infrastructure and equipment - 
Personal development
Access to Sport - Environmental protection - Gender Equality - Healthy lifestyle - Infrastructure and equipment - Personal developmentContext
Home to diverse wildlife species, the Maasai Mara ecosystem is a vital part of Kenya’s natural heritage, tourism industry and conservation efforts. It is also home to marginalised communities in which girls in particular face barriers to personal development and recreation. They are often overprotected, restricted to household chores and denied opportunities for outdoor activities like football, limiting their growth and potential.
Project goals
- Promote gender equality and empowerment: Break down cultural barriers and challenge gender norms by creating opportunities for girls to engage in football and community activities
- Foster wildlife conservation awareness: Educate and inspire the next generation of conservationists by connecting girls with female wildlife game rangers and teaching them about the importance of preserving the Maasai Mara ecosystem
- Enhance life skills and education: Provide mentorship and workshops to improve girls' life skills, mental health, reproductive health awareness and leadership abilities, empowering them for personal and professional growth
- Strengthen community support for girls' development: Build community engagement and support for girls' participation in recreational and educational activities, promoting an inclusive environment
- Develop sustainable infrastructure for recreation and learning: Construct a football pitch and a girls' community social hall to offer a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for girls to engage in football and mentorship programmes
Project content
- Site preparation: Site clearance and environmental surveys to prepare the area for the construction of a football pitch and a girls' community social hall
- Infrastructure development: Construction of a mini football pitch and a girls' community social hall
- Football activities: Provision of football kits and monthly football sessions for girls, encouraging active participation and teamwork
- Mentorship: Mentorship sessions with female wildlife game rangers invited to talk about their careers and inspire girls to pursue opportunities in conservation and leadership
- Educational workshops: Monthly workshops focusing on life skills, mental health, reproductive health, gender-based violence, sexually transmitted diseases and leadership
- Community engagement: Work with the local community to support girls’ participation in football and education, promoting acceptance and encouragement
- Project launch: A launch event featuring a football session and a conservation talk to introduce the project and engage stakeholders
- Project monitoring: Tracking of participation rates, participant feedback and community responses to ensure the activities are effective and aligned with the objectives
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