Boxgirls Kenya is a Community Based Organization that exists to create a World where women and girls lead dignified lives in secure communities where they are valued as equal members and have control over their sexualities and economic development. It aims to be a sustainable Organization that seeks to provide projects that reach out to many young women and girls in marginalized communities.
Boxgirls Kenya uses a sport component which is Boxing to positively engage women and girls in activities where they are informed about their rights and can develop Life and Leadership skills. Currently the Organization is impacting the lives of girls in Kariobangi, Huruma, Mathare, Korogocho, Kayole, Kariadudu, Babadogo and Western Region in Ekambuli.
Girls Can and they will
Empowering Girls For A Better Tomorrow
Our Core Values
Our mission and core values drive our culture and are the foundation of our practice. We measure each decision against these standards.
COMMITMENT
To girls and social justice walking that extra mile
Flexibility and adaptability
Demonstrate openness to learning, innovation, change and growth
HONESTY AND INTEGRITY
- Consistency and predictability
- Adhering to Organizational values
- Being fair, objective and impartial in decision making
- Self-awareness
GIRLS RIGHTS
Active listening to the girls and to each other actively engaging with them and respecting different points of view giving critical and constructive feedback in a positive way.
INCLUSIVENESS
- Respect difference and welcome alternative view points
- Value team work creating a diverse workforce and creating an environment to retain staff and volunteers
- Diversity, sexuality, religion, ethnicity and class
Some Of Our Impact Stories
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Girls and young women reached through boxing
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Over 340 girls are leaders and activist in their communities
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Girls have received scholarship awards since 2009 to date
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Boys have been reached up to date as indirect beneficiaries
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Schools working with from the urban slums of Nairobi