Final Match of Youth Sports Tournament in Kismayo
With the presence of Jubbaland State officials, the @USAIDSomalia Bar ama Baro team led by @Abdullahi_Eid, we successfully concluded a school sports tournament in Kismayo. The final match between Ganane and Farjano ABE centers ended with Farjano winning the cup. The tournament, part of a series of activities, aimed to enhance youth and community cohesiveness, raise awareness on peace, education, and climate issues among other topics, and establish platforms for youth to engage with the government officials on critical issues. At a well-organized award ceremony, the cup was officially awarded to the Farjano football team. The second-ranked team also received medals, while all players were recognized with individual medals.
Talobeeg Foundation continues to collaborate with dedicated partners and the government to support young people, offering opportunities for mutual benefit, engagement with public officials, and the accumulation of critical life information. The Creational Activities, Climate Awareness Youth Events and Parent Outreach Messaging Grant is part of the USAID funded Bar ama Baro Initiative and is aimed to foster the holistic development, social inclusion, and enhanced well-being of youth and children in Alternative Basic Education (ABE) centers by establishing a sustainable framework of sports and recreational activities. The ultimate aim is to empower these individuals with the skills, confidence, and positive values necessary for leadership, citizenship, and lifelong success, thereby creating a vibrant and supportive environment that nurtures their full potential.
Key Highlights
- Youth Engagement and Cohesion
The tournament has brought together youth from various schools, promoting a sense of unity and friendship. The environment encouraged young individuals to build relationships beyond their immediate social circles, fostering a strong sense of community.
- Sportsmanship
Participants were encouraged to embody the principles of fair play and respect. The tournament emphasized the importance of sportsmanship, teaching youth the value of teamwork, respect for opponents, and integrity in competition.
- Peace Awareness
Through sports, the activity aimed to instill the values of peace and conflict resolution. It provides a platform for youth to engage in dialogue and awareness that highlight the importance of maintaining peace in their communities. This was made possible through two important elements the project particularly the tournament embodied (1) the large audience of spectators were engaged with oral messages through artistic and poetry avenues and (2) printed Information, Education Communication materials such as posters, brochures, flyers, billboards fixed at the specific walls and distributed and disseminated in the crowds.
- Climate Change Adaptation
The tournament includes educational sessions on climate change, helping participants understand its impact and the importance of sustainable practices. This knowledge empowers youth and the wider community to take action towards climate resilience in their communities.
- Promotion of Continuing Education
By integrating educational components into the sports activities, the tournament emphasized the importance of continuing education. It highlighted the value of balancing sports with academic pursuits, encouraging participants to strive for excellence in both areas.
- Child Rights Advocacy
The activities raised awareness about child rights, educating participants on their rights and responsibilities. It aims to create a safe and supportive environment for children and youth, where their rights are respected and upheld.
- School Safety and Wellbeing
The tournament promoted the importance of school safety and student wellbeing. It encouraged schools to create safe, healthy, and supportive environments that enhance the overall wellbeing of students.
The same will be done in Baardheere district which is another target location of the project and in which we held other activities thus far.
Stay tuned for more information and updates
