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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Football & Skill Up Series December 2024.

Good News 🚨

On 12th December will host the I aM a sHERO (She Can) Football Competition and Skill Up Session for U13 girls teams. We look forward to engaging a total of 100 girls during the event. Our main goal is to empower and educate girls on ways to cope within and outside the football arena whilst also pursuing the best levels in their education and career development.

One of the most essential items that enable playing is a football. The majority of teams don't have quality balls, and considering the state of our football field, one ball can't last for long, forcing the teams to find ways of buying a number of balls in a short span of time.

THE MISSION 

I am a sHERO, seeking to inspire girls living in the underserved communities to pursue their dreams no matter the challenges they might face, which, to a large extent, can be managed if one is focused, patient, determined, connects with the right networks, and knows what they want. #SelfMadeSeries

JOIN ME TODAY!

I'm targeting by 12th December to at least have acquired 20 footballs. This might sound unrealistic, especially if I go it alone, but it is very doable if we join hands.

📌 I hereby invite all my friends and well wishes to donate a ball towards the December holiday event.

#PlaySafeWithDignity #Right2Play #SheCan #IaMaSHERO

#Founders360°

~ "Never underestimate the power of a ball in bringing the community together." Wilson Masaka, Youth Advocate / Social Entrepreneur / Founder, Wilsen Initiative.

~ "Finding a winning combination in athletics and education is crucial for girls and women since these are the two best paths to success in life. The sad thing is that there aren't many programs that teach or guide girls in the same way so they can make a wise decision that could change their lives at a young age, like twelve .”  - Esther Mazira Football Player, Project Leader/Co-Founder of She Can (I'm a sHERO).

She Can - IaM a sHERO
https://wilsenx.blogspot.com/2022/09/she-can-im-shero-project-under-wilsen.html?m=1

📌Any other support to implement the She Can-IIaM a sHERO Program is highly welcome. Donate football jerseys, sanitary towels, balls, etc. Our source of support: family, friends and well wishers. We count on you!

For any support get intouch with me or Esther Mazira.

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