Alive and Kicking

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.

  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.

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                    It gives us great pleasure to announce that Alive and Kicking has received a major international award for its work in Ghana, Kenya and Zambia. CEO Glenn Cummings was in New York last night to receive the ‘Sport for Quality Education and Employment Award’ from Beyond Sport, an organisation dedicated to bringing together influencers and innovators from sport, business, government and development to discuss how sport can address social issues and trigger positive change.                 Alive and Kicking would like to dedicate this award by way of thanks to all of our employees, supporters, donors, trustees and partners. Without their vital support and efforts, Alive and Kicking couldn’t make the impact on lives in Africa that this award acknowledges.