1. HIV PREVENTION THROUGH FOOTBALL GAMES

A lot of young people are very ignorant about good health practices which should protect them against HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases. Our community has a lot of young people who are out of school and therefore have no health mentorship about HIV/AIDS and other transmissible sicknesses, there limited safe sex practices because the biggest percent of the young people are falsely assumed of knowing how to use condoms and yet they have many sexual partners. This means they keep risking having unprotected sex without any knowledge about each other’s health status. As young people lives with limited knowledge about HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases, the more we will see many cases of disease overwhelming our local health centers; the more we young people use no safer sex ways, the more they will infect each other if they are not mentored on existing safe sex methods. Our club is currently educating these young people on how to stay health through 0ne-Partner-Safe-Sex campaign which we begun in June 2023 during our soccer tournaments.

2. LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMME

The Young Villa Football Club Livelihood Programme is designed to empower youth and community members by providing sustainable economic opportunities alongside football and social development initiatives. This programme aims to equip participants with skills, resources, and support to improve their economic well-being, fostering self-reliance and resilience.

OBJECTIVES OF THE LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM

i.To provide vocational and entrepreneurial skills training for youth.

ii.To create income-generating opportunities through small businesses, agriculture, and social enterprises.

iii.To link participants with microgrants, savings groups, and financial literacy training.

iv.To promote self-sufficiency among club members and the wider community.

OUR LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMME COMPONENTS

1.Vocational Training: Offering hands-on training in trades like carpentry, tailoring, mechanics, and ICT.

2.Entrepreneurship Support: Business skills development, mentorship, and microgrant access.

3.Agriculture & Agribusiness: Training in urban farming, poultry, and agribusiness management.

4.Financial Inclusion: Encouraging Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and partnerships with microfinance institutions.

5.Sports & Livelihood Linkages: Utilizing football as a platform to engage youth in skill-building and career pathways beyond sports.

3. GIRLS' RIGHTS PROGRAMME

The Young Villa Football Club Girls' Rights Programme is a dedicated initiative aimed at promoting gender equality, empowering girls, and ensuring their rights are protected within the community. This programme leverages the power of sports and education to create a safe and supportive environment for girls to thrive, both on and off the field.

OBJECTIVES

i.To empower girls through education, leadership, and sports.

ii.To promote gender equality and challenge harmful social norms.

iii.To provide mentorship, life skills, and career guidance.

iv. To address issues like gender-based violence (GBV), early marriage, and access to education.

v. To create safe spaces where girls can freely express themselves and develop confidence.

Key Components

1.Sports for Empowerment: Encouraging girls’ participation in football to build confidence, teamwork, and leadership.

2.Education & Life Skills: Providing mentorship, workshops, and scholarships to support girls' education.

3.Gender-Based Violence Awareness & Prevention: Conducting community dialogues, self-defense training, and advocacy campaigns.

4.Health & Well-being: Promoting reproductive health education, mental health support, and access to sanitary products.

5.Economic Empowerment: Introducing vocational skills training and financial literacy for self-sufficiency.