Empowering Youth Through Sports & Talent Development
500 young athletes and artists, one structured pathway
Identifying, nurturing and training 500 young people in football, volleyball and athletics, and in music, drama and art — with professional coaching, mentorship, competitions and showcases that open doors to scholarships and careers.
- Duration
- 1 year
- Location
- Namamali Ward, Matungu Constituency, Kakamega County
- Target group
- Girls and boys with sporting and creative talent
500
youth identified & trained
3
sports disciplines
3
creative arts tracks
The situation
Why this project matters
Namamali Ward has talent everywhere and infrastructure almost nowhere: few recreational facilities, sports fields or creative spaces, and schools that lack equipment, instruments and art supplies.
Cultural norms compound the problem for girls, who are often discouraged from activities perceived as 'unfeminine' — cutting them off from the confidence, leadership skills and connections that sport and art build.
This project provides the structured pathway that's missing: talent scouting, professional coaching, workshops, mentorship and public showcases that turn raw ability into marketable skill.
Objectives
- Identify and nurture sports and creative talents among 500 youth
- Provide training and mentorship in football, volleyball, athletics, music, drama and art
- Create platforms connecting youth with mentors, sponsors and professional networks
- Ensure equal participation of girls across every activity
Implementation
How the work gets done
01
Talent identification & registration
Outreach through schools, churches, mosques and community centres; scouting events on sports fields and performance spaces; 500 youth registered.
02
Sports training programs
Weekly football, volleyball and athletics sessions with professional coaches, full equipment provision, and inter-ward competitions to scout exceptional talent.
03
Creative arts development
Regular music, drama and art workshops with local artists and instructors, plus talent shows, exhibitions and community performances.
04
Mentorship & life skills
Professionals from sports and creative industries guiding career paths — with workshops on personal branding, discipline, teamwork and financial literacy.
05
Monitoring & evaluation
Performance assessments, feedback sessions and mid-year and end-of-year impact evaluations.
Expected outcomes
- 500 youth in structured sports and arts training
- Access to local, regional and national competitions and showcases
- Girls equally represented and supported throughout
- Youth equipped with life skills for leadership and careers
Built to last
Sustainability plan
- Partnerships with schools, community leaders and county government
- Local business sponsorship for continued support
- Trained participants mentoring future cohorts
This project starts when you say yes
Full proposals with detailed budgets are available to donors and partners on request.