Girl Power Clubs Hold First Joint Workshop For 2013

REPORT ON THE GIRL POWER WORKSHOP HELD ON 9^TH FEBRUARY 2013 IN THE HALL, SADILI OVAL FROM 9.00a.m-3.00P.M .

Introduction

This was our first workshop this year. We did an introduction to the Goal Programme to the girls. We also had life skills sessions where people shared a few aspects of life skills. The main purpose for this workshop was to launch our year’s theme ‘’I have a voice’’ and give an overview of what they expect to be doing this year and especially in the term.

Actual Report

ATTENDANCE

The turnout was good, though not all member schools that were invited came for the workshop. Those in attendance were :

             1)  Nairobi Day Sec’ School - 28

             2) Huruma Girls Sec’ School - 12

             3) Olympic High School - 11

             4) Nazarene Pri School - 20

             5) Malezi High - 8

             6) Malezi Pri School -12

             7) Lang’ata Barracks -12

             8) Holy Unity Pri School -16

Total Attendance  119 girls and 10 patrons.

Those who gave an apology for not attending were Karen C High School, Parklands Arya Girls School and Muslim Girls Academy.

Maono Secondary School did not give an apology for not attending.

All those who came were accompanied by their respective patrons.

Participation and presentations

It was a very lively gathering as everyone participated without fear in all the activities we did. We had a programme that indicated an activity for each school which was to be presented. All schools did well in this segment specifically owing to the fact that they made prior preparations for their various presentations from skits to songs and dances depicting various things, effects of abortion to young girls, importance of health facilities, HIV and AIDS, importance of education to the Girl Child..

Time Management

The girls kept time as they came in due time for the workshop. Our programme also was in line with the time we had stipulated all through the day. However, lunch was slightly delayed and this was a set back for us in the afternoon as it interfered with our afternoon programme, forcing us to abscond doing the debate. It was a disappointment for the girls as well as the patrons but they took it in good stride.

Life Skills Session

We had a joint lifeskill session which was facilitated by one of the Sadili staff, Ms. Evelyne Guchura. The girls enjoyed it as they shared a few aspects if life skills. Also, we had some music and some dancing which we incorporated into our life skills session.

Meals

We provided lunch for the ones who were present. The food was enough for both the girls and their patrons. No complains were forwarded about the food

Awards

Girl Power did decide to award girls who did something extraordinary and positive in the workshop in the opinion of the rest of the participants. The girls gave names of the girls they felt deserved to be congratulated and had to give a reason for their selection.  8 girls were selected, 4 from high schools  Nairobi Day, Huruma Girls, Barracks and Olympic. 4 from primary, 2 Malezi girls , 1 Holy Unity and 1 Nazarene.  The girls were identified as; courageous, most impressive answers, great entertainer, best singer and best dancer. They received writing note pads and special pencils while the younger ones received a Barbie gift bag. And were all more than happy for their gifts as they didn’t expect any of it.

A.O.Bs

The girls and their patrons were informed of our new Kibera office and our intended plan including our sports evenings from 4-5 here at Sadili for which proper communication will be relayed  to their patrons as soon as possible. 

Conclusion

By the end of the day, we had done all that we needed to do. The girls learnt a lot of things all through the day and they were grateful for everything we offered and a day well spent. The workshop was successful and productive.

Report  compiled by

1.Hazel May

2. Jayoung Naphtalie Margaret

Project Assistant,

Girl Power Clubs Africa.

http://girlpowerclubs.blogspot.com/

Sadili Oval Sports Academy.

www.sadili.com

Diana's Story

DIANA'S STORY

Many girls especially those from the slum areas and some times those of the middle class society, do face some form of abuse, rejection, betrayal, negative peer presure, lack avenues where they could channel their energies to. They also lack some safe haven where they could run to for help and end up getting rejected and ridiculed by those they love and loved and literary they turn a disgrace and societal rejects within their own communities. They hurt and hope for better lives if only.....they could get help, some skills and a chance too! Some have risen above those problems and now plunge ahead in life having seen both sides, they tell their stories...such is the story of one Diana Ambasha. Raised by her grandmmother after death of her mother at age 8. Never knew the man who sired her but was greatful to have a loving grandmother who cared much and made effort to school her. Talented in football, she joined a local team in the Kibera slum where she was born and raised. At age 16, she got pregnant and the man responsible took off. Diana had just competed her Primary School. Disappointed grandmother decided to chase her for fear of what her neighbours will say especially after the man responsible took off. Troubled Diana's freinds had deserted her....she turned into a laughing stock and soon closed in her self and never left the house from which, she was now being away kicked from. Through Sisterhood World Cup 2010, which she played in, we came to know of her. We heard her story and did a follow up. Making endless visits even on muddy days into the slums of Kibera, talking to both grandmother and granddaughter untill they were able to accept the situation and embrace each other. The two are now great freinds and Diana brought fourth a beautiful baby boy to whom we took donated baby clothes and got her a few basics. Diana is now back to school and has joined high school, with the help of Dr. Liz Odera. Beautiful and happy as never before, Diana is back to the pitch playing for her school team Malezi and Sadili's Sport for Life - Girls team!!! Plays any position except she says dont give her the goal post. Dreaming big, Diana says she has seen a new light and is thankful to Girl Power Clubs Africa and her hero Dr. Liz Odera for taking her back to school and will never disappoint,only do her best.