Web site:
www.chrisc.org
Countries:
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Sudan (East African Region)
Introduction:
Kristen idrettskontakt (KRIK) is a Christian Sports Organization for youths in Norway that was initiated in 1981 by Kjell Markset. It was started to provide competitive sporting opportunities for Christian with great talents to be meeting and share the gospel through sports fellowshiping. In 1993 Stromme foundation approached KRIK to initiate a sport program for Stromme partners in East Africa. In the cooperation with Stromme foundation, KRIK initiated sport and education activities in East Africa.
Vision/Mission:
Vision statement:
Empower Young people in East Africa through sports, Health information, Education and the Christian faith.
Mission statement:
To be a leading Sports Organization providing participatory opportunities for the youth in East Africa through Health Information, Education and Christian faith.
How is the organization incorporating Kicking AIDS Out:
Kicking AIDS Out activities are conducted during sports trainings, events, tournaments and leagues. That is, HIV/AIDS information, Life Skills, Reproductive Health and Drug abuse information are passed to the participants, community members and youths when sports activities have been organized and conducted.
There are also Kicking AIDS Out Peer Leadership trainings within the organization. The organization offers trainings to youths in Peer Leadership and LL 1.
Contact persons:
Bjarte Oen - International Project Leader
Mike Wachira - Regional Coordinator
Paul Otieno - K.A.O Regional Coordinator
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