Activity Report
Location: Remand Home
Activity Date: 30.03.2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 6:00 PM
Facilitators: Thomas Ogalo, Spencer Akoth, Kelvin Otieno Opondo, Benedict Gromes
Number of Participants: 165
Male: 90 Female: 75
Activity Purpose/ Summary:
The Okiri Festival was organized as part of Better Me’s FIFA Foundation-funded community project, aiming to show children in the juvenile system that they deserve a second chance. The festival featured a football match between our Nyalenda Youngstars and children from the remand, who had previously been involved in breaking Kenyan laws. This interaction was designed to highlight the importance of positive behavior change through the universal language of football.
Personnel Input:
Better Me played a crucial role in coordinating and supporting the festival. The Nyalenda Youngstars participated in the football match, highlighting the values of teamwork, empathy, and resilience. Better Me staff facilitated the interaction, ensuring the children involved grasped the message of second chances and positive behavior change.
Achievements:
The festival successfully brought together children from diverse backgrounds, facilitating meaningful interactions and fostering understanding.
The football match effectively demonstrated the impact of sport in promoting social change and positive behavior.
Children from the juvenile system had the opportunity to experience firsthand the importance of making better choices for their future.
The event supported Better Me’s commitment to using sport as a vehicle for positive transformation in communities.
Unanticipated Achievements:
The level of empathy and camaraderie displayed by both teams exceeded expectations, showcasing the power of sport to break down barriers.
Several children from the remand system expressed a desire to pursue more positive activities, inspired by the football match and the conversations about second chances.
The festival attracted attention from local stakeholders, paving the way for future collaborations and community-based initiatives.
Supporting Partners:
FIFA Foundation
Okiri
Kisumu Children Remand Home
