Football as a sport is one of the biggest sports played in the eastlands areas of Nairobi. With over 500 football teams across the slums consisting of both young boys and girls aged from 10, from places like Mathare, Huruma, Kariobangi, Korogocho, babadogo and many more.
Choosing football as a space to educate these kids, raises awareness of the impacts of climate change by educating them on SDGs and importance of sustainability
Football is their most safe space growing up.These kids come from broken homes, extreme poverty striken families, drug addiction, crimes. Each and everyone of them has a story to tell.
Hence when we keep the on the pitch, through tournaments or support them in their local leagues like MYSA(Mathare Youth Sports Association) they all forget about their troubles. GreenPlay seeks support to enable these kids play for a new and better course to change their lives and impact their communities through sustaibility for a better future.
Our Foundation Offers
Football, SDG and Environment as an Educational Tool
Opportunity for Positive Change
Safe Space and Support
Community Impact Through Sustainability
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GreenPlay Foundation offers a holistic approach to addressing various challenges faced by disadvantaged youth in Nairobi’s Eastlands areas. We use football as a tool for social change, provide a safe space for over 500 football teams, and educate children about the impacts of climate change, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the importance of sustainability. Additionally, we engage in environmental conservation initiatives, support the planting of trees, conduct clean-up campaigns, and promote plastic recycling. Our foundation also aligns with key SDGs such as quality education, no poverty, gender equality, zero hunger, and climate action.
GreenPlay Foundation supports the community through sports, particularly football, by providing a safe space for children from disadvantaged backgrounds to engage in positive activities. By participating in football tournaments and local leagues, children can forget their troubles and focus on building a better future. Through football, we aim to reduce crime, combat drug abuse, and empower youth to make a positive impact in their communities.
GreenPlay Foundation is committed to environmental conservation and sustainability. We support tree planting initiatives and engage youth in planting trees across slum areas such as Mathare, Huruma, Kariobangi, Korogocho, and Babadogo. Additionally, we conduct clean-up campaigns to create a cleaner environment for the benefit of current and future generations. Our foundation also promotes plastic recycling, providing employment opportunities for idle youth and addressing plastic pollution in slum areas.
GreenPlay Foundation actively contributes to several SDGs, including quality education (SDG 4), no poverty (SDG 1), gender equality, zero hunger, and climate action (SDG 13). Through our initiatives, we engage youth in meaningful activities, provide education on sustainability, and support disadvantaged families with stipends and food assistance. Our foundation is committed to addressing local challenges and contributing to global sustainable development efforts.