Nairobi, Kenya

Charity Bounce has established effective community partnerships in Nairobi, training more than 15 local coaches to deliver basketball and resiliency programs, while supporting employment outcomes.

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Through a partnership with Vijana Amani Pamoja (VAP) the programs focus on those who require alternative engagement pathways to achieve positive health, social, and employment participation outcomes.

 

The program will address a number of key challenge areas for disadvantaged young people, including:

 

• Reduce youth unemployment rates in Kenya

• Use the game of basketball for lifeskills development and economic empowerment.

• Create an opportunity for internships,job placements and entrepreneurship for young people.

• Increase career knowledge for young people

• Increase self-efficacy and confidence on job searching and interviews.

• Increase knowledge on savings and budgeting

• Nurture and develop basketball skills and career aspirations among young people.