THE 2ND Edition Of The Annual IaM a sHERO

Football Competition and Skill Up Session.

This year we will have the 2nd Edition of the I AM a sHERO—She Can Football Competition and Skill Up Session (Life Skills) on 12th December 2024. Currently I'm reaching out to friends and well-wishers for support to make the event successful. You can donate sanitary pads, football, time, refreshment, uniforms, etc. 

#POV The Change Maker Journey 

It is one thing to be passionate, but it is quite another to have the resources necessary to carry out your objective and meet new obstacles. Overall, even if it takes years to realize your goal, you will never give up if you know and understand your WHY. #LegacyVision

As the co-founder of the IaM a sHERO-She Can program, I am currently in the position described, but I am determined to make it again for the U13 girls teams by hosting the annual IaM a sHERO Football Competition and Skill Up session (Lifeskills) on December 12, 2024. 

Due to resource constraints, the event will be an invite-only one that will feature only four girls teams with a total of 60 players. 

📌 Call For Support We Can Do It Again, Even Better Than Last Edition.

I'm requesting my friends and well wishers to join me in supporting the forthcoming event on 12th December. So far we have 30% of the requirements for the event, and I'm hoping that we will have closed the 70% gap by 1st December. 

Get in touch for any support. See the attached poster for more details. Inbox me for the next steps or email wilson.masaka@gmail.com. 

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School Holiday Exchange Program

#LifeSkill #CreativeArts #PlusOneTalent #FootballForHope

The Wi - Experience, the 'East Meets the West'.

On Saturday, November 16th, I was invited by Malezi Mema Soccer Academy, based in Kiambu County, to join their U13 and U15 teams in their routine gym session. This was a great privilege, and I don't recall the last time I went to a gym of this calibre; indeed, this was a once-in-a-lifetime event for me, which made me think of how we can also create such experiences for the child in underserved communities.

After the gym  session I led the skill-up master session on life skills. My lesson focused on critical and creative thinking, as well as how the kids may integrate learning with football.

I'm looking forward to the next session (experience) whereby we will have our team from Mathare North visit the facility, play football, and have a skill-up session at the location, which is something I know will be an eye opener and inspiration for them to see life from the other lane. We will also organise a return experience whereby the kids from the West will visit Eastlands.

Quote  of The Day Life Series Bits and Pieces #SelfMade

"You can't build the muscle by lifting the heaviest weight in the gym, you must master the art of gradual performance by starting within your range"  - Wilson Masaka

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Safeguarding Children During Lengthy School Holidays.

 Parental Guidance 101 #Parenthhood #ParentGood

Safeguarding Children During Lengthy School Holidays: ( October 2024 - Jan 2025).

" Spend meaningful time with your kids so they can acquire the values and skills that society and education cannot provide. When you do this, your kids will be on your side no matter what and won't ever flee when you need them most." - Wilson Masaka 

As of yet, there isn't a parenting school that can qualify someone as an excellent parent. In raising our children, everything we do is influenced by our past experiences, outside forces, our own creations, what we are told, how we feel, and generally what we have borrowed from many sources. Some things are best learnt by exposure and influence, therefore set a good example. You can't teach the kids everything.

I know in both rural and urban informal settlements, where children are left to play outside and only come home at sunset, keeping an eye on the youngsters can be extremely difficult.

 📌 These are a few questions parents should think about throughout the break from school.

1. Who are your kids friends? What is their character?

2. Where do they spend most of their time?

3. How can I make their time meaningful and fun?

4. What are they watching?

5. How are their spending patterns when I give them money?

6. How safe is your child in different spaces?

7. What are some of the repeat patterns?

8. What new things have they learnt?

9. Do they remember to read books?

10. How do you spend time together?

Remember, if you're too busy for your children, someone else will fill the gap. Be present, listen, guide them, and be the first contact person in any matter.

+throughMylens @ Wilson Masaka Parenthood Series 2024 

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