Kamwokya, May 2010

TackleAfrica are now into the 3rd year of their programme with Kamwokya Christian Caring Community in Kampala and in May 2010, coaches Tom Colborne and Hugh Thompson delivered the first project in Africa using the new World Cup edition of the TackleAfrica coaching manual.

25 coaches from organisations across were trained in a week-long workshop based at the KCCC Treasure Life Centre with the support of local volunteers Moses Kibirango and Matuvo Eric Paul and the Technical Director of the Ugandan Football Association, Usmani Lebowah.

The coaches, many of whom have been delivering TackleAfrica HIV education through football coaching sessions for up to three years already, were given additional training in coaching methodology, session planning and designing TackleAfrica drills as well as in the issues relating to the new HIV sections of the manual, Living with HIV and Relationships.

Coaches trained: 25
Number of young people benefitting regularly from training: 1250

The KCCC Allstars World Cup sponsored by TackleAfrica

37 teams played in the TackleAfrica World Cup, organised by KCCC to raise awareness of TackleAfrica HIV programmes. Teams took part over two days in 4 different categories – U17s, Academies, Women and Organisations – at Ketante Primary School, with over 600 players involved. TackleAfrica coaches ran drills before the semi finals and finals as well as helping out with refereeing, formalities and the all important trophy presentation.

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