SCI had contacts in Mombasa as far back as 1999. Some of the kits we gave out are still being used. The Kenyans treasure any gift they recieve. Yesterday I had an email from Obongita Osore, Fred to you and me. He is the director of SCI in Kenya. Anyway, he has got some sponsorship from DHL so that together we can run another football tournament.
The group of boys play with makeshift goals on the Kenyan Airport Authority ground, not a proper pitch. We will distribute several sets of kit while DHL provide food, medals, first aid, a trophy and some proper footballs. Now some of you may be thinking,
"But this is Mombasa. It's a popular holiday destination."
Let me assure you that the poverty there is huge, although largely hidden from the tourists.
It is encouraging when we get any support, especially when you know it is going directly to the people who need it most. Check out last Friday's video if you have not watched it yet.
