Shoot to Score for 500 Children in Northern Kenya

SECURITY SITUATION

At the start of May, the government of Kenya imposed a county-wide dusk to dawn curfew in Marsabit to deal with the security situation that had gotten out of hand, with rampant shootings and general insecurity in the county.

Since then, the curfew has been extended to cover the period of the elections and will lapse in mid August. In general, the curfew and concurrent security operation has reduced the number of incidents in Marsabit over the last three months and the situation has improved.

SHOOT TO SCORE

We distributed twenty-two footballs to three schools and fifteen football boots to one primary school.

The balls and boots will be used during football sessions at these schools, with the balls being high quality leather balls made locally in Kenya. The boots will help to prevent foot injuries and increase comfort during play.

EDUCATING GIRLS IN NORTHERN KENYA

We have, since our last report, made and distributed three hundred and fifty (350) reusable pads to seventy (70) girls in six partner schools. Each girl received a pack of 5 reusable pads that will allow them to continue attending school and reduce the financial cost of purchasing disposable pads.

Another 60 reusable pads to be distributed are ready for distribution once schools reopen after the Kenyan general elections on the 9th of August this year.

We have also conducted a workshop on breast health for 40 girls from 5 primary schools and collected measurements for sport bras. The workshop will help girls to understand more about their bodies and how sport bras make it easier to play football.

We thank all our donors for their support in achieving these results. We also look forward to your continued support.