Skillz Kenya
This project's parent organization is Vijana Amani Pamoja
It operates in Kenya
It uses Football (Soccer)
Entered the Sport for Health Award
More about Skillz Kenya
By using the power of football, VAP trains local role models as community change agents. These trained “Coaches” educate youth from their very own neighbourhoods, and inspire them to avoid risks and lead productive and healthy lives. The SKILLZ Program creates simple, but powerful connections between football and life, and helps young people take small steps to achieve their goals, stay strong when faced with challenges, and protect themselves and others from HIV and AIDS.AIDS continues to be one of the greatest social challenges in Sub Saharan Africa. While HIV incidence is declining in the region, there were still nearly 2 million new HIV infections in 2011 (UNAIDS). Youth are particularly vulnerable to AIDS – nearly 50% of new infections occur among young people aged 15-24. Although youth are those hardest hit by AIDS, they are also the greatest force for change. A recent UNICEF reports indicates that young people are much more likely to adopt and maintain safe behaviours hiving them the opportunity to lead the fight against AIDS and mobilize an HIV-free generation.