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Mukuru Shujaa

Here's a more streamlined, human, and impactful version of your text: We believe every child deserves a chance to thrive in school. That's why we use Football for Good to help children aged 6-15 years in underserved communities achieve their education goals. In places like Mukuru kwa Njenga, 6 out of 10 children struggle in school because of tough challenges they face early in life. This isn't unique to Mukuru; across Kenya, 13 million children arrive at school unprepared to learn. Our program uses football to help these children overcome their adverse experiences, get ready to learn, and ultimately achieve better education outcomes. We guide them in developing crucial life skills and resilience through a special curriculum designed to help them cope. We also connect them with positive role models and engage the community to ensure their well-being and education are supported.

Headquarter Country

Kenya

Geographies served

Kenya

Issue areas addressed

Education

Communities served

Children, People in poverty, Youth

Happy to support with

Funding Support
Marketing & Communications

Looking for

Mentoring and Other Soft Skills

No information available.

SDGS FOCUS

SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

SDG 5 - Gender Equality

Collaborators

Collins Ojwang

Mukuru Shujaa

 Kenya

 Nairobi

Catalyst Now provides an opportunity for capacity development, gaining new skills and knowledge from best practices across the globe. It will also provide a chance for amplified impact and visibility given that Catalyst Now provides a platform for global organizations at he grassroot level. Catalyst Now also provides room for peer support and connections, a chance to inspire other grassroot organizations my sharing the work of Mukuru Shujaa. This is also a platform to share gain from the resources and opportunities to mobilize resources. I also want to be part of the Collective action towards systemic change ensuring great awareness, advocacy for policy changes bringing us close to realizing the SDGs.