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UNICEF encourages cricket for boys and girls in Namibia
This March 23rd 2010 UNICEF blogpost shares the recent partnership between UNICEF and Cricket Namibia to promote sport and play as key elements in the health and well-being of children and
youth. The objective of the Kwata Cricket joint venture in Namibia is to increase awareness and to decrease the stigma associated with people that live with HIV/AIDS.
There is a focus on girls rather than only boys:
Every week, Kwata Cricket coaches more than 3,000, third and fourth grade students in 15 schools. It brings together children from all socioeconomic backgrounds, and a particular effort is made to get girls involved.
“There already is a structure in place in the country for young boys playing cricket,” said Mr. MacLeod. “But there was nothing for girls. And when we’re talking particularly around HIV, it’s young girls in the country who are at the most risk and most vulnerable.”
“There already is a structure in place in the country for young boys playing cricket,” said Mr. MacLeod. “But there was nothing for girls. And when we’re talking particularly around HIV, it’s young girls in the country who are at the most risk and most vulnerable.”
In addition, local journalists have also covered the Kwata Cricket story:
Namibia Sport, Namibia 's longest running independent magazine, reported on the Kwata Cricket development programme expanded on its scope:
About 150 Grade 6 to 10 girls in the Khomas Region have been introduced to cricket and are attending regular practice sessions, while 13 Under 17 girls will be selected to represent Namibia in December 2010 in Gauteng in the Northern Cricket Union’s Interprovincial tournament.
The Namibian Broadcast Corporation, the 24 hour public broadcaster of Namibia reported on the orgin of the word Kwata, stating that it "is derived from an Oshiwambo word meaning catch." They added that:According to Lourie Pieters the CEO of Cricket Namibia, over 5 000 young people in Namibia will benefit from the programme.
The health benefit of sports for girls is outlined in an objective of the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy in Kenya:
Our soccer program not only provides an outlet for our girls at KGSA, but also creates a supportive community - they are learning how to work together successfully, and accomplish a goal. We believe that with
active participation in sports, our girls will develop a stronger
confidence in not only their minds, but their bodies, as they become
inspiring leaders within their own communities.
active participation in sports, our girls will develop a stronger
confidence in not only their minds, but their bodies, as they become
inspiring leaders within their own communities.
Although not explicitly stated, having a stronger confidence over their bodies may help this girls reduce potential health risks of HIV/AIDS.
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