Sexual Health through Football Coaching
It has come to our attention that some groups of young people have been approaching members of the public for cash donations in TackleAfrica's name on London streets and doorsteps. These people do not represent TackleAfrica in any way, and any money they obtain is fraudulently taken and does not come to us.
The 7th of April 2021 is World Health Day, and with sexual and reproductive health being such an integral part of our overall operation, we’d like to celebrate certain campaigns which are quintessentially ‘TackleAfrica’. TackleAfrica has been delivering health information to Zambian correctional facilities since 2018 and has since expanded to detention centres in both […]
TackleaAfrica’s relationship with Common Goal has gone from strength to strength in recent years. The chance to partner up with world class footballers has proved extremely successful and has allowed TackleAfrica to reach new heights in distributing information, services and resources regarding sexual and reproductive health and rights across Africa. In 2017, German winger Serge […]
In celebration of International Women’s Day, TackleAfrica reflect on our successful work with adolescent girls and young women in Malawi. TackleAfrica – in partnership with Youth Net and Counselling – have been implementing a project called ‘Levelling the Field’. Based in the Mangochi and Mchinji districts, the programme aims to educate females on sexual and […]
On Zero Discrimination Day this year, TackleAfrica is challenging the discrimination faced by women and girls. We want to highlight the importance of empowering women to take control of their Sexual and Reproductive Health and to stand up for their Rights (SRHR). Ending all discrimination against women and girls is not only a basic human […]
The 1st of December marks the 32nd World Aids Day so we’re embarking on our latest campaign. TackleAfrica is re-booting the ‘video chat’ quiz era! We’re asking our friends and supporters to help us by running a series of quizzes, either made by us or by yourselves for the creatives amongst you! The aim – […]
11th October is the International Day of the Girl Child, a yearly reminder that we need to celebrate and improve the lives of girls around the world. This year’s theme is “My Voice, Our Equal Future.” https://www.un.org/en/observances/girl-child-day As the UN says, “progress for adolescent girls has not kept pace with the realities they face today, […]
October 10th is World Mental Health Day and TackleAfrica have decided to take things easy with staff taking a day off to do something for their health, enjoyment and wellbeing. * In the last few months the Operations teams in East, West and Southern Africa have delivered more than 20 courses, refreshers and facilitator […]
Race to Africa 2020 completed – 20,000km in 100 days. With all of your help we managed to raise an astonishing £31,209! Race To Africa 2020 This year has brought challenges to many people across the globe, and TackleAfrica hasn’t been exempt from that. With the COVID-19 pandemic, our fundraising opportunities have been limited, and thus […]
On Thursday, September 24th, 2020 at 4 PM UK Time TackleAfrica will be participating in the The Digital Communication Network and World Learning Webinar on Safeguarding in Sport. The recording of the discussion can be found here. An outline of the discussion can also be found on Medium.com here. The topic of safe sports for children has […]
We declare today – August 8 – to be Safer Sport Day! Join our team in the commitment to make sport safe for children. Sport is essential to children’s development and well-being – but only if there are safeguards in place to protect them. One incident of abuse in sport is one too many. Take […]
