ANGAZA SPORTS AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

In the Kiandutu slums in Thika, Kenya, 70% of the population lack basic human rights including access to education, while 90% live well below the poverty line.

Angaza, meaning “light” in Swahili, offers hope to the young people of Thika through the power of football. Young people and children are brought together to play football while at the same time participating in education programmes - the digital learning centre provides young people with access to animation, photography, filming, a community e-library, computer training, soft skills, micro enterprise and exchange programmes. Girls’ empowerment also forms an integral part of Angaza’s work with forums and the “Go Sisters” event, while its community outreach initiative aims to raise awareness on issues such as substance abuse, crime and conflict resolution techniques.