KTN News is a leading 24-hour TV channel in Eastern Africa. Last Friday (17 August, 2018) AYiERA iNiTiATiVE was given the opportunity to talk about Korogocho slum, the current situation there and – most importantly – about their success stories as a Community Based Organisation.
Author: AYiERA iNiTiATiVE
AYiERA iNiTiATiVE is a Community Based Organisation (CBO). It was established with the main aim of positively transforming poor communities (Korogocho slum and its environs) and to improve the lives of the less privileged children and youths of Korogocho slum by using sports specifically slum footie – a small football game initiated by Ayiera Initiative, as a tool to achieve the above mentioned aims; sport in this case being used as catalyst for positive social change and development. The organization also empowers disadvantaged children of Korogocho slum and its environs by engaging them in academic, sports and art programs and activities.
Pupils in Germany to support AYiERA iNiTiATiVE
Each year pupils organise a “Day for Africa”. So they did this year.
Praise for Ayiera Initiative from German Football president
“Hamilton Ayiera knows what he is takling about”
Germany visit of Hamilton Ayiera
Founder and CEO Hamilton Ayiera Nyanga visited Germany on invitation of German supporters.
Destitute Children Event
Once a year, in December, AYiERA iNiTiATiVE organizes the “Destitute Children Event”.
Slum Footie Tournament
A whole day for the youngsters. A day of peaceful fightings with neigbours – on the football pitch. This is one of the key events of the AYiERA iNiTiATiVE.
Youth Groups Slum Exchange Programme
The “Youth Groups Slum Exchange Programme” (YGSEP) is all about economic empowerment. Here is how AYiERA iNiTiATiVE explains and realises it.
AYiERA iNiTiATiVE | Achievements
The Achievements reached through the commitment of all AYiERA iNiTiATiVE volunteers, team members, supporters as well as the slum dwellers themselves are impressive.
