Sport, art and recreation
Sport, art and recreation programmes are invaluable ways to enhance well-being, pleasure and help address a number of crime and violence related challenges
groups who prioritise Sport, art and recreation:
Nawari Dadas
Nawari Dadas (Ladies) is based in the neglected settlement of Mukuru Kwa Njenga in Nairobi. They work to empower adolescent girls and young women and promote a clean and safe community for all. Nawari has been well known throughout Kenya through their ladies football team which they are struggling to fund because of lack of resources.
Making a Difference (MAD) Sisters
Making a Difference (MAD) Sisters are based in Kibera. Their mission is to empower girls and women through capacity building, awareness creation and advocacy. One of their recent initiatives has been to provide women and girls in Kibera with the skills, resources, and support they need to generate income, improve their livelihoods, and achieve financial independence.
Mng’aro Mtaani
Mng’aro Mtaani operates in Nairobi’s low-income housing areas of Korogocho, Mathare, Gomongo, Glucola and parts of River Side and Baba Dogo. Their mission is to promote human development and social justice through training, clothing, sports and the power of creative art. Recently Mng’aro redeveloped their offices to create space for new youth training programmes and are now developing much needed hospitality training facilities.