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So far, they have been able to reach out to 3,517 young women and girls.
Box Girls Kenya founder and coach Alfred Analo is using boxing to ensure women and young girls have a voice in society.
Analo came up with the initiative in 2018 and so far, they have been able to reach and impact 3,517 young women and girls.
The founder said the reason behind starting the Community Based Organization was to create a world where women and girls in marginalized communities lead dignified lives in secure environments.
He noted that they use boxing to positively engage women and girls in activities where they are informed about their rights.
“Most of the girls we work with are coming from slums. The environment is very filthy and there is a lot of violation. I want every woman and girl to have a voice and to be heard. I want to be valued as equal members of the society,” he said.
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On her part, Emily Juma who is a boxing coach, narrated how growing up in the slums affected her life and made her think she was not capable of some things.
“Living in the slums is not easy, especially for a girl. People tend to believe that as a girl you cannot engage in certain activities,” she said.
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As a beneficiary of the organization, Juma said the young girls have a lot to learn. She revealed that apart from the skill, the young girls get to learn about coaching roles and entrepreneurship among many other skills.
“The young girls have a bright future and there is a lot to learn apart from boxing. Some end up being coaches, we teach our young girls how to save and we also have life skills facilitation to teach them about leadership among many other things,” she said.
Meanwhile, assistant coach Agnes Anyoso also revealed being in the organization has been of so much benefit to her since she joined in 2014.
“I want to drop the stereotype of only men can do boxing. I want young girls to believe in themselves and break barriers,” she said.
Currently, the Organization is impacting the lives of girls in Kariobangi, Huruma, Mathare, Korogocho, Kayole, Kariadudu, Babadogo, and the Western Region in Ekambuli. The organization has been nominated for the 2023 “Laureus Sport for Good Award.”
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