STEP-UP CBO

Changing Lives, Through Sports

Step-UP CBO is dedicated to using sports as a powerful tool for social transformation and community development. We empower underprivileged children, youth, women, and marginalized groups in Tana River County to become leaders of change.

Programs

Play for a Purpose

Using sports as a tool for social transformation, inclusion, and community development.

Community Sports Development Program

This program organizes community sports leagues and intercultural football tournaments to promote peace and social cohesion. It includes talent identification and development through the Uhuru Strikers Community Club.

Gender Equality and Health Awareness Program

We run campaigns for the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) and promote health awareness, including breast and cervical cancer, through sports and mentorship. The "She Kicks 254" program empowers girls through football

Education and Life Skills Development Program

We provide tuition and educational material sponsorships, after-school boot camps, and workshops on digital and financial literacy. The program also offers sports-integrated tutoring, mentorship, and career guidance.

Climate Action and Environmental Stewardship Program

We conduct green sports events, youth-led clean-up drives, and tree planting initiatives. The program uses sports to raise awareness and educate the community about environmental stewardship.

Youth and Women's Leadership & Economic Empowerment Program

This program offers leadership and mentorship training. It includes "Sportspreneurship" training, vocational training linkages, and sports-based projects to generate income.

WHAT WE DO

We use the power of sports to drive social transformation

Empowering Through Programs

We offer a variety of programs that use sports to address critical community needs. These include initiatives focused on peace, education, gender equality, economic empowerment, and climate action.

Fostering Community and Skills

We organize community sports leagues and tournaments to promote social cohesion and provide training in essential life skills, leadership, and financial literacy. We also nurture talent and help individuals identify pathways for growth.

Making a Difference On and Off the Field

We use sports as a powerful tool for social transformation, addressing issues like peace, gender equality, education, and economic empowerment. Our work extends beyond the game, creating opportunities for individuals to lead and thrive in their communities.

OUR CAUSES

Empowering Communities, One Cause at a Time

We use the power of sports to create lasting social change by addressing critical issues facing our community.

Peace & Social Cohesion

We use sports as a tool to promote peace and social cohesion. Our intercultural football tournaments and sports-based conflict resolution workshops bring people together, building a more united community

Gender Equality & Health

We advance gender equality and challenge stereotypes through mixed-gender sports leagues. We also raise awareness about critical health issues, such as breast and cervical cancer, by integrating campaigns into our sports and mentorship programs.

Education & Development

We support the education and personal growth of youth through sports-integrated programs. We provide tuition and educational materials, as well as workshops on digital and financial literacy, to equip them with essential skills for the future.

Economic Empowerment & Leadership

We use sports to create economic empowerment and leadership opportunities for youth and women. Our "Sportspreneurship" training, vocational training linkages, and sports-based income projects help individuals develop skills and generate income.

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Help us empower youth and women in Tana River County through sports.

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