“When I graduated, my Dad was overjoyed. He said I had made him so proud, and now the community would respect
him.”
We are happy to once again share with you remarkeable stories of change from our 2023 program implementation. Click on the link below - we look forward…
Engaging Men as Champions of Change
Our male engagement initiative has been evolving over the years with significant input and support from partners like the Pleasure Project, an initiative…
At just 17 years old, Sharlet Mnyazi's story is one of courage.
Becoming a mother at the age of 15 and returning to school 6 months after having her baby, Sharlet found herself navigating a world of challenges and responsibilities far beyond her years. Born into a family of…
Amina Julius Ziro; A remarkable young woman and Moving The Goalposts constituent whose journey embodies resilience, determination, and the power of education. At just 17 years old, Amina has already faced challenges that would have deterred many. Yet, she has emerged stronger, empowered, and…
Discover the profound impact of service and giving back in the latest article penned by our esteemed former board member, Fawzia Ali-Kimanthi. Titled 'The Gift Of Giving,' Fawzia reflects on her six-year journey with Moving The Goalposts and Safaricom…
In the world of sports, where strength, skill, and determination converge, female footballers face a battle beyond the pitch - one that transcends the boundaries of their beloved game. As we continue with our cause to end Gender-Based Violence, it's time…
Amina, not her real name was born into a poverty-stricken family, she envisioned a life where she could be the rescue for her family. She carried the thoughts of her family’s financial struggles on her fragile shoulders. Her parents, overwhelmed…
We were very disappointed by Karembo's response. Everyone in the organization was excited when she was invited to play for a Women’s premier league club.
Karembo not her real…
In the dynamic world of sports, where dreams are chased and victories celebrated, there exists a critical responsibility that goes beyond the playing field – safeguarding the well-being of our athletes.
Picture a bustling sports academy, a hub of ambition where young girls and women…
"Do young and new employees feel prepared enough to deal with Gender-Based Violence at work? If your answer to this question is Yes or No I am glad you are here. 20 years ago, I walked on every door and space knocking to find employment.
I can remember vividly,…
Faida Safari was a promising young woman in the Moving the Goalposts (MTG) Sports Academy. But this dream was abruptly cut short. Faida was kidnapped by her partner and physically, mentally, and emotionally abused.
After…
An adorable, giddy baby bounces on her mother’s lap. Occasionally babbling in her pretty black polka-dotted dress. Her mother gently kisses and wiggles her on her lap as they play and giggle together. The mother is 22-year-old Grace Kaingu.
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Mariam Mapenzi, 24, is a silent powerhouse. From humble beginnings in Vitengeni, Ganze Constituency, most families rely solely on subsistence farming for survival. Parents compel most teenagers in her community to early marriage to escape poverty. Very little…
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Meet Constance Kache, a 20-year-old Moving The Goalposts (MTG) beneficiary from Mnarani League field. Kache started her journey with MTG in 2009 when she was just in standard four. Initially, she had joined the MTG United team as an outfield player but swiftly…
1. Listen to and believe survivors
When a woman shares her story of violence, she takes the first step to breaking the cycle of abuse. It’s on all of us to give her the safe space she needs…
Kilifi, Kenya, Nov 17, 2020 - In recognition of the use of football to achieve gender equality and empower disadvantaged girls and young women, Moving The Goalposts (MTG) was named as the winners for the 2020 Sport for Gender Equality Collective…
On November 9, our Executive Director Dorcas Amakobe hosted the US Ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter and his wife Victoria Ramatowski during a visit to MTG. This was to strengthen the partnership between MTG and the U.S. Embassy Nairobi. They were accompanied…
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October 11th 2020 marked the 9th edition of the International Day of the Girl Child. The theme for 2020 - My Voice, Our Equal Future - presents a poignant reminder that it is high time our societies prioritized the welfare…
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October 11th 2020 marked the 9th edition of the International Day of the Girl Child. The theme for 2020 - My Voice, Our Equal Future - presents a poignant reminder that it is high time our societies prioritized the welfare…
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October 11th 2020 marked the 9th edition of the International Day of the Girl Child. The theme for 2020 - My Voice, Our Equal Future - presents a poignant reminder that it is high time our societies prioritized the welfare…
This year’s theme focuses on “Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID_19 crisis and beyond,” especially on the role of educators and the changing methods of teaching.
The…
Football can be a lifeline to so many people. It is more than just a game, it’s a connection between millions of people around the world. It is passion, it is perseverance, it is dedication, it is happiness, it is heartache- but most of all, football…
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, a lot of people have lost their livelihoods and are struggling to sustain themselves and their families. For Benta Kasichana Kalugo, however, this pandemic has presented her with an economic opportunity that has seen her business thrive.
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As the world comes together to face the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many questions around how each of us can play a role in supporting our local and global communities. I wanted to reach out to all of Moving the Goalposts’ supporters to share an update about MTG’s priorities during these…
As part of Manchester City Foundation’s #SameGoals initiative to inspire the next generation of female footballers, the #Cityzens supported MTG’s work in promoting girls participation in their local communities by organizing a football festival in Kilifi for MTG girls.
Dubbed ‘City…
MTG, led by our Executive Director Dorcas Amakobe, marked this year’s International Women’s Day (March 8 2020) celebrations by participating in the launch of The Global Goal 5 Accelerator in Kampala, Uganda.
The Global Goal 5 Accelerator takes a collaborative approach to advance…
We are delighted to have hosted our partners from Comic Relief and BBC News UK, who visited Kilifi in January for the Sport Relief Filming project.
The personal stories from the girls filmed highlighted the impact of our ‘Pathways to Bridges’ program, funded by Comic Relief.
Ms Bridget Black and Ms Elizabeth ‘Libbie’ Ruffin finally joined us under the ‘Women's Sports Corps Fellowship Program’, a unique joint venture between Women Win and Soccer Without Borders.
Bridget and Elizabeth bring in vast experience in sport for social change…
The notion that men are superior and therefore should be given the opportunity to lead and enjoy all the advantages attendant to positions of leadership is firmly entrenched in various parts of Kenyan society.
However,…
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On the third Sunday of the June we shall commemorate the role and impact of fathers and father figures…
Life as an adolescent is not very easy, I remember my encounter with motherhood was when I was very young ,13 years old. I was just going about like a normal child would but unfortunately I had to drop out of school in form 2 due to early pregnancy. If asked, I never set such a goal in life. As a…
Patriarchy has frequently been manifested in the limitless interactions I have personally had with different communities specifically in Kilifi and Kwale Counties, credence to the innovative Young Men as Equal Partners (YMEP) programme at Moving The Goalposts. Having worked at a Child Protection…
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