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| Kids train during one of the programmes organised by the Kenya’s Futbol Mas foundation in Mathare slums, Nairobi. |
PlayOnside, an organisation that is active in Thailand and Myanmar, and Uganda based Watoto Wasoka finished second and third respectively.
The Non-Governmental Organisation, which has its base in Mathare and Kibera Slums, was established in 2008 to prevent the youth from society vices like crime, drug abuse and violence.
The foundation which also exists in Chile and Peru organises a football league for the boys and girls between 5-15 years old who have been divided into two groups dubbed the “Swaras” and “Sunguras” respectively.
The children get awarded the green cards gifts based on their discipline, respect, hard work, team work and commitment to the game and those who have more green cards get to play in the league which takes place every term in the academic calendar.
"Today is a powerful reminder of how football can impact lives. Of how in the face of different problems, in different parts of the world the game is a strong tool to promote positive change,” said Futbol Mas commercial director, Sergio Guerrero.