Teaching Youths English Literacy Through Football

A group of students aged 15-18 years both boys and girls from Vijana Amani Pamoja (VAP) who are in secondary schools will be given an opportunity to join an onlline program provided by Yale University dubbed 'Yale Young African Scholaers' (YYAS).YYAS program which is scheduled to start in July next year 2022 is a cost-free academic enrichment and leadership program designed for African secondary school students who plan to pursue tertiary education and wish to make a meaningful impact as young leaders.

VAP participants have been consistent in community programs that are using football for education and lifeskills and this opportunity will horn their skills both on and off the field.Majority of the participants have been doing excellent work in their academic work in their respective schools and this kind of an opportunity is a great path towards achieving their dreams.

This opportunity was made during a parents and students meeting held at VAP offices where a total of 10 students who are in secondary schools attained the qualifications to attend the online program where they will joing other students from across Africa under the auspices of Yale Young African Scholars.

"This is a great opportunity for my future career.Am looking forward to learn more on career path,preparations of joining university and moreover developing myself as an individual".Said 16 years old Marim from Kariobangi south secondary school.

Vijana Amani Pamoja (VAP) has partnered with  Kenya National Library Services(KNLS) to support its Education program.VAP participants will get access to visit Kenya National Library Services and enjoy a serene educational environment while doing their educational revision and studies.VAP will has developed additional football based activities that are aligned to Science Technology,English,Mathematics and Arts (STEAM).Through local partnership with various automobile garages,and electrical workshops,participants will as well have opportunity to visit the workshops and have a hands-on experience of these courses and studies.KNLS partnership is geared towards boosting the English literacy levels for the participants willing to persue English whereas the partnership with local garages and electrical workshop are geared towards boosting the Technology,Engineering and science levels of the participants who want to persue the courses. “ We are happy to partner with Vijana Amani Pamoja to a generation that is fully literate and have an improved English literacy levels.” Said KNLS Director.