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Youth Empowerment Through Sports
Program Overview
On the pitch, we build discipline and teamwork. Off the pitch, we build the next generation of resilient, empowered community leaders.
The Context
In Homa Bay County, vulnerable youth often lack safe spaces, positive outlets, and structured environments to develop their potential. The transition from adolescence to adulthood in a resource-constrained area requires more than just traditional schooling; it requires platforms where young people feel seen, heard, and valued.
Our Approach
The football pitch is the historical beating heart of the Society Empowerment Project. We employ "developmental football" as a strategic tool to mobilize young people, earn their trust, and bring them into a supportive ecosystem. Our approach is not merely about athletic recreation; it is an active classroom for holistic development, utilizing the universal language of sports to break down social barriers.
Core Activities
Deliver Life Skills Coaching via the "Football 3" methodology.
Foster Talent Development within protected community spaces.
Provide Professional Certification for coaches, referees, and first-aid responders.
Facilitate Youth-Led Sports Tournament Management.
10,000+Individuals reached through integrated sports events.
50+ Youth formally certified in sports management and refereeing.
12+Thematic, youth-led sports tournaments hosted annually.
20+ yearsDedicated Service
On The Ground
Specific Projects
Explore the initiatives driving real change within this program.
Ongoing
Annual Homa Bay Peace & Leadership Tournament
August 2026
A week-long competitive soccer tournament that integrates daily conflict resolution and civic leadership workshops for 20 local youth teams.
Completed
Youth Referee & Coach Certification Drive
January 2026
An intensive training bootcamp that formally certified 50 young men and women in professional sports management and refereeing.
Direct Impact
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Ksh 2,000,000
Grassroots Ecosystem Sponsorshi
Equipment for 50 local teams, 20 formal referee certifications, and full tournament logistics.
Fund This Need1,500,000
Safe Space Pitch Rehabilitation
Pitch leveling, secure goalpost installation, and the construction of basic sanitation facilities.
Fund This NeedKsh 800,000
Girls in Sports Initiative
Specialized sports gear, dedicated female coaching clinics, and safe transport stipends.
Fund This NeedMedia
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Real Lives Changed
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★★★★★
"Before joining SEP, I just played football to pass the time. The coaches didn't just teach us drills; they taught us discipline, teamwork, and how to resolve conflicts. Today, I am a certified referee and a mentor for the younger kids. The pitch became my classroom, and it showed me that I have the power to lead."
K
Kevin Ochieng
Youth Coach & Referee
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Champion a young athlete today. Your donation directly funds the gear, professional coaching, and safe spaces required to turn untapped potential into community leadership.