There is a lack of sporting opportunity for girls in sprawling slums around Nairobi and a daily threat of violence. Unemployment, early pregnancy and lack of school opportunity shape the girls' reality.  Boxgirls Nairobi Eastlands was founded by girls in 2007 who wanted to fight for a better future for their community.

Boxing and running provide useful structured activities to teach the girls self-confidence, discipline, teamwork and self defense skills. The girls learn coaching skills and have the chance to take part in conflict resolution and communications training. Activities with partners provide general health, HIV/AIDS and domestic violence education.

Young women who have been in the programme for the last year took part in a coaching workshop to prepare them for phase two of the project working with younger girls aged 8 to 12 in the outlying informal settlements of Nairobi.  We thank Women Win and the Embassy of Holland for their support of our project. We are also starting on an income generation programme through offering workshops and personal training.

For more information on Boxgirls Nairobi Eastlands please contact Boxgirls Nairobi Eastlands coordinator Alfred "Priest" Analo under nairobi(at)boxgirls.org or +254 22748385.