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Youth, parents and even grandmothers came together for a day-long sports and culture fair in Nairobi\u2019s <\/span>Kibagare district hosted by<\/span> Young Women Campaigning Against Aids (YWCAA), an NGO which focuses on HIV-AIDS prevention and advocacy.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event, held January 27, was an opportunity for fun and games showcasing the group\u2019s activities and handiwork, as well as an education day. <\/span><\/p>\n

The day began with a gripping opening soccer match featuring grandmothers, guardians and parents of the girls, after which YWCAA\u2019s team faced girls from other Nairobi teams, captivating all those present.<\/span><\/p>\n

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After winning teams were handed trophies, it was time for sensitization on drug abuse, Sexual Health and Reproductive Rights and HIV\/AIDS. The active participation in the sessions showed clearly that the community both appreciated the information and wanted more.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe event was a great success, with a higher turnout \u00a0than we expected. The general public including the youth and adolescents were enthusiastic and actively participated during the question and answer sessions,\u201d said Ms. Perez Abeka the group\u2019s Executive Director.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Perez, who noted \u00a0the personal growth of the girls within the organisation, commended several of them for their hard work, ambition and commitment to better themselves. It was the same commitment that propelled the formation of the organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Working in bars helped shape the mindset of the early members of YWCAA who paid for their university education through part-time work as bar waitresses. This exposure opened their eyes to the socio-economic impact of HIV and the vulnerable nature of their work environment. Although the focus of the organisation was initially on bar waitresses, they\u2019ve expanded their coverage to the youth, orphaned and vulnerable children and grandmothers. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The cultural extravaganza is the climax of a one-year project executed by YWCAA with funding from AWDF. \u00a0The project \u00a0seeks to use sports, culture and the creative arts as tools for prevention and advocacy on HIV\/AIDS, and to serve as a means of empowerment for \u00a0young women. The group\u2019s participants benefit from an extensive mentorship program and training in various skills including dress making, bead work, beauty, hair dressing, drama and music.<\/span>
\nYWCAA\u2019s work continues to serve as an inspiration to the African Women\u2019s Development Fund (AWDF) and the world at large.\"20160124_161635\"<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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