Teaching Youths English Literacy Through Football

The year 2021 was a great memorable year despite the challenges of Covid-19,its lockdowns and recrtictions.There’s no way we could usher into the new year,2022 without expressing our utmost THANK YOU note to all the:supporters,volunteers,staff,coaches,program participants,partners and the entire community members that we serve.Truely,all of you have made it HAPPEN.It is because of your continuous support and  that Vijana Amani Pamoja was awarded with recognition badges from GlobalGiving foundation:Staff Favorite organization 2022,Site Visit Verified organization 2022,and Staff Vetted organization 2022. 

3 VAP Girls to joing Yale Young African Scholars

Three girls from VAP ages 15-17 will be joining an onlline program provided by Yale University dubbed 'Yale Young African Scholaers' (YYAS).YYAS program which is scheduled to start in July this year 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.

The three chosen girls 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.

“Am looking forward to joining other young people like me from Africa and all over the world to learn and exchange knowledge.”Said 16 years old Fanice.

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.