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Last year, 56 runners helped us raise nearly £20,000 to support our work in Ghana, Kenya and Zambia This year we’re partnering with The Hackney Half Marathon again, and we’re looking for people to run 13.1 miles around East London in support of ethical jobs,    When: Sunday 19th May Where: The Hackney marshes, East London.   Places are free, but we do require a commitment to raise a minimum of £300.   Think you’re up for the challenge? Contact Eddie on: eddie.taylor@aliveandkicking.org : 12

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    We’re delighted to announce that Alive and Kicking has been short-listed for the 2018 SEUK Awards. Having won the International Impact Award in 2016, we’re honoured to be recognised in the Education, Training & Jobs Social Enterprise category, sponsored by Deloitte. The awards will take place on 28th November. CEO Ben Sadler said: “It means a great deal to Alive and Kicking to be recognised and nominated for an SEUK Award. This nomination is testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment to ethical employment and life-saving health education shown by all of our colleagues in Ghana, Kenya, Zambia and the UK.”     : 10

It gives us great pleasure to announce that 2019 will see the launch of a new Health Outreach Programme in Zambia, In partnership with Arsenal in the Community and with funding from the Premier League International Development Fund (in partnership with streetfootballworld), we’ve developed a new Mental Health Education Programme to be delivered in Zambia, 2019. 80% of people facing mental health challenges are based in developing countries where fewer than 1 in 5 have access to any treatment or support. There is a significant mental health education gap in sub-Saharan Africa, with stigma and discrimination widespread across society. The programme will focus on bridging this gap, working with young adults to educate about what mental health is, to challenge stigma, how to identify mental health issues, how to improve emotional wellbeing and  where to seek support. Through the use of methodology that has proven to have a positive impact on knowledge, attitude and behaviour, and by partnering with local organisations and training local educators, we aim to make a lasting impact; empowering local leaders to educate young people long into the future. : 16

  It’s back. The footballing event of the year. The one everybody’s been waiting for. The Alive and Kicking 5-a-side Tournament 2018 After our most successful 5-a-side tournament to date, we’re back at Shoreditch Powerleague on 1st June 2018. Last year, 21 teams made a huge difference to our mission of creating ethical jobs, delivering quality Health Outreach Programmes and donating footballs to children across Africa by helping to raise a whopping £10,000! Date: Friday 1st June 2018 | Time: 13:00 – 17:00  £500 per team £900 if submitting a men’s and a women’s team Food and drink (soft and alcoholic) included in price The chance to win hand-carved World Cup Trophy     DOWNLOAD AN ENTRY FORM Alive and Kicking is an African social enterprise that manufactures sports balls, creating sustainable employment in Nairobi, Lusaka and Accra, while enabling young people to exercise their right to play and raising health awareness through sport. There will be men’s and women’s competitions, and the event will include refreshments and a unique trophy for the winners. A great opportunity for team building, every team will be guaranteed at least three competitive games and will receive a hand-stitched Alive and Kicking football. : 9