Location and general information
Access to Sport - 
Employability - 
Gender Equality - 
Healthy lifestyle - 
Personal development - 
Strengthening partnershipsContext
Young people in the Mathare district of Nairobi face a myriad of challenges ranging from unemployment and poverty to social exclusion and violence.
Crime and violence are commonplace in the slum communities of Kenya, and children and young people are highly vulnerable to such acts. According to various studies, young people are both frequent victims and perpetrators of crime.
This highlights the urgent need for initiatives that harness the power of sport to address the multifaceted challenges facing young people today.
Project goals
- Empower young people by developing their essential life skills and leadership qualities and providing opportunities for personal growth and social inclusion
- Foster social cohesion and harmony by bringing together diverse communities through shared sports experiences and collaborative initiatives
- Integrate sports and education to enhance learning outcomes, promote healthy lifestyles and advocate for gender equity while equipping young people with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful
- Raise public awareness of the negative effects of risky behaviours and work with the community to combat such behaviours
- Educate communities about harmful stereotypes and promote respect for diversity
Project content
Mathare Youth Sports Association encourages sport as an alternative to risky and anti-social behaviour, offering sufficient structure, discipline and incentive to steer children and young people away from drugs, violence and crime. It runs boys' and girls' football leagues in a safe, inclusive environment and with an emphasis on life skills and values. These leagues serve as an intervention tool to address problems facing the community.
The project's activities include:
- Football for all league
- Sports training programmes
- Life skills workshops
- Mentorship programmes
- Community engagement initiatives
- School outreach campaigns
- Coach education sessions
- Gender initiative campaigns
- Monitoring and evaluation
Partners
