Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA) (KEN-96)


Type: Sport/Culture: Outdoor activities - Country: Kenya

Brief description and main aims

The project aims to provide quality education to the girls from the local community, mostly from poor back grounds. The project has also partnered with the local clinic nearby where volunteers are expected to assist the health workers at least once a week.
 
MYSA Kenya works within Nairobi Eastlands within the Mathare Slums Valley and its surroundings. The area is characterised by high population density, low-income households, lack/poor social infrastructure. Due to poor social services; proper hygiene and sanitation remains a major challenge. 

Main Activities

  • Education
  • Assist in HIV testing and counselling at the local clinic

Volunteer tasks

  • Film & Photography
  • Arts & Cultural Learning
  • Sports (soccer) –training
  • Women Empowerment /Girls Rights and Advocacy
  • Health – HIV Prevention
  • Admin – Communication, Fundraising and ICT
  • Data Entry
  • Library Management

Volunteer requirements / Skills

  • Basic Understanding of English
  • Enthusiasm to learn new skills
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Organisation and planning skills
  • Flexibility

Location

The project is located in Nairobi.

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

Living with a host family.

More Information

Number of volunteers in project: 2

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