Kibera: Football Program
Bringing the community together
KIMTA use football as a tool to connect with the youth of Kibera and educate them on a variety of subjects, including; HIV and AIDS, the importance of education, reproductive health and alternatives to crime.
Kibera Mpira Mtaani
Empowerment is key
KIMTA has a number of dedicated coaches who also act as role models to the children. These coaches also teach at the schools and coach sports workshops whilst providing a way for the children to participate in sport without cost. There is a set of rules that the children have to abide by to be able to play. These encourage them not to smoke or drink alcohol, to attend school and to generally behave in a good and respectable manner.
We believe that this is a fantastic initiative which gives these children role models and inspiration through the use of sport.
Tournaments for change
Over the long school breaks we make it our mission to give the children something productive to be a part of. Holding a week-long football tournament not only brings the children a lot of joy, it keeps them off the streets and engages them in empowerment classes.
The football program is also attached to the KIMMTA homework club. This provides an additional incentive for children to concentrate on their studies and provides them an environment in which to do so. The after-school program is run by a team of volunteers and older students, giving back to the community they love.
Homework club
