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SPORT FOR HEART KENYA
— · EIN · sportforheartkenya.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Sport For Heart Kenya is a community-driven nonprofit that uses sports as a tool to empower children and youth in Kenya. The organization addresses social challenges including education, poverty, health, and gender equality through sports programs, mentorship, and capacity building. It operates in multiple Kenyan counties, focusing on providing scholarships, sports equipment, coaching, and life skills training to underserved youth.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Daycare
Provides childcare for babies aged 1–3 years for teenage mothers, with plans to expand into an ECDE center for the broader community.
Mentorship program
Offers life skills mentorship to help children and youth make informed decisions and develop personally.
Soccer Teams
Supports the Hearts of Ruiru soccer team in county and subcounty leagues, with future plans to support a girls' team.
Soccer scholarships
Links boys and girls to soccer scholarships in Kenya and beyond, with financial support for needy youth who may not be athletically talented.
Tucheze na Tusome Pamoja
Provides sports equipment and trained coaches to selected schools in five target counties, including Mukuyu Primary and Kiviu Primary.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Youth Sports and Recreation Programs 2 activities
    • Sports programming for community development
      Implements sports-based programs to address societal challenges including education, poverty, health, gender equality, and mental wellness, and to promote personal growth and community transformation.
    • Support for youth soccer teams in competitive leagues
      Supports the Hearts of Ruiru soccer team in participating in county and subcounty leagues to promote talent development and community engagement.
  • Capacity-Building Training Programs 1 activity
    • Capacity building for coaches and community workers
      Conducts training and skill development programs for coaches and community workers to strengthen their effectiveness and expand community impact.
  • Youth Psychosocial Support and Life Skills 1 activity
    • Life skills mentorship for children and youth
      Delivers life skills mentorship programs to children and youth to promote informed decision-making and personal growth.
  • Distribution of School Supplies and Educational Materials 1 activity
    • Provision of sports equipment and qualified coaches to schools
      Provides sports equipment and trained coaches to schools in target counties, including Mukuyu Primary and Kiviu Primary, to enhance physical education and support youth talent development.
  • Education Sponsorship and Academic Support 1 activity
    • Talent scholarships and job placement linkages
      Links children and youth to soccer scholarships in Kenya and internationally, partners with schools and companies to provide talent scholarships and job opportunities, and offers financial support to disadvantaged youth regardless of athletic ability.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Daycare program for children of teenage mothers
      Operates a daycare program for babies aged 1–3 years to enable teenage mothers to access education and training opportunities.
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Hearts Partner — Core organizational identity referenced in values and operations, suggesting internal unity and shared purpose.
  • Kiviu Primary Partner — Partner school in Kitui County receiving equipment and trained coaches from Sport For Heart Kenya.
  • Mukuyu Primary Partner — Partner school in Kiambu County receiving equipment and trained coaches from Sport For Heart Kenya.
  • companies Partner — Partner organization for providing scholarships and job opportunities for youth
  • companies Partner — Partner with companies in target counties to provide job opportunities and support talent scholarships for youth.
  • schools Partner — Partner organization for providing scholarships, job opportunities, sports equipment, and coaching support
  • schools Partner — Partner with schools in target counties to provide talent scholarships and deliver sports and mentorship programs.