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Tennis legend Martina teams up with Laureus Academy Member Kip Keino
Laureus World Sports Academy Members Martina Navratilova and Kip Keino joined together at the Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA) in Nairobi, Kenya, to celebrate a new milestone in the history of this remarkable Laureus-supported community sports project. Just days before she leads a team of climbers up 19,341 ft (5,895 metres) Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania […]
Laureus World Sports Academy Members Martina Navratilova and Kip Keino joined together at the Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA) in Nairobi, Kenya, to celebrate a new milestone in the history of this remarkable Laureus-supported community sports project.
Just days before she leads a team of climbers up 19,341 ft (5,895 metres) Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to raise funds for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, Martina and legendary Kenyan runner Kip announced the launch of a new MYSA Curriculum which will be a major aid in the training of the next generation of community leaders in Africa.
The curriculum has been funded by Laureus and developed in partnership with Active Communities Network in London. It covers all aspects of MYSA’s work and provides the basis for a training programme which will be used to teach local MYSA staff to do their job well and to train organisations from other countries to learn about and replicate what MYSA does.
Martina said: “Laureus has been supporting the idea of using sport to make a difference in young people’s lives for ten years. We have seen for ourselves what a difference it can make to the lives of individuals and communities, but we can do more. To support a plan that can train leaders from across Africa to set up and run successful Sport for Good projects in their own countries is a sure way to magnify the success of what can be achieved. This is great news and I am so proud to be here to launch the MYSA Curriculum.â
Martina, who finished radiotherapy treatment in June following breast cancer, will lead a group of 27 climbers, including German Paralympic cyclist and Laureus Friend and Ambassador Michael Teuber and British Olympic badminton star Gail Emms up Mt Kilimanjaro from December 6-12. Some of the funds from the climb will be used to support projects such as the MYSA Curriculum and other Laureus projects in Africa.
Kip Keino said âMartina has enormous passion about the work of Laureus and I am honoured to be with her today to mark this significant step in the growth of the Sport for Good movement in Kenya and Africa. Mathare has been twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and now in co-operation with Laureus it can become a beacon of hope for other countries in Africa.â
Martina also announced that Laureus has commissioned a report to be published in the New Year which will explore how sport can be more extensively used to solve some of the most pressing social problems affecting the continent and achieve key development goals. Reflecting the voice and experience of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, the Laureus World Sports Academy and key stakeholders and opinion formers, both inside and outside sport, it will set out the challenges which must be overcome to expand the use of sport in tackling the challenges faced by African nations.
Martina said: âSport can be part of a bigger solution to the problems of Africa. This report will be a start, a big start, but it is only a start. I call upon all the governments in Africa to open their eyes and see how grass roots sport really can change their world.â
Laureus has been supporting community sports-based projects across Africa since its inception. Over the years, it has become much clearer that sport for good has the potential to tackle social challenges and achieve key development goals in a more extensive way in some African countries than it currently does.
Based in one of the largest and poorest slums in Nairobi in which HIV/AIDS and other diseases are widespread, the Mathare Youth Sports Association project has pioneered the use of football as a tool to encourage co-operation and raise self-esteem in the young people of the community.
Each year MYSA organises thousands of matches for around 20,000 young people, playing in over 1,000 leagues. Success is measured not just by the goals scored in matches, but by the work the young people do in cleaning up the slums. MYSA has been supported by Laureus since 2000.
Martina added: âIâve been to many projects but the kids in Africa and in Kenya particularly have so little. Iâve spent a lot of time there and Iâm always amazed by the attitude of the people in Kenya and Tanzania, where Kilimanjaro is. Itâs great to be involved in these projects where very little goes a long way. And so itâs almost ridiculous not to do something. And so Iâm glad that I can help a great, great project by climbing Kilimanjaro to raise funds.
âClimbing Mt.Kilimanjaro is part of my approved treatment. Basically Iâm cancer free now and youâre encouraged to be very active during radiation and after radiation. The more in good shape you are, the better you will deal with the treatment and also of course hopefully will keep it from coming back. And so itâs life as usual.â
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Telecel supports TGMAâs Music for Good Award to recognise social impact of musicians
Charterhouse, organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), has announced Telecel Ghana as the new category sponsor of the Music for Good award. The honourary award aims to reward and amplify the positive social change made by musicians beyond their craft.
As part of its ongoing transition to Telecel Ghana, the telecoms giant is rolling out a series of rebranded initiatives including merging the Green Award into the existing Music for Good award. The winner of the Music for Good award will be revealed at the grand climax of the TGMAs on Saturday, 1st June and presented with a recognition plaque and a cheque of 20,000 Ghana cedis towards their impact project.
The Music for Good award will recognise an artiste who released a song in the year under review and went beyond their music to contribute significantly to a social cause, including but not limited to youth mentorship, health, education, economic empowerment, social development, and environmental initiatives.
The decision to merge the Green Award with the existing Music for Good award was reached to celebrate the wider contributions of musicians to their communities, shifting the sole focus from environmental efforts to the broader spectrum of social impact.
Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, CEO of Telecel Ghana, the headline sponsor of the TGMAs indicated that supporting the Music for Good award shows the TGMAs commitment to celebrating musicians who use their influence to push for positive change and add value to the lives of people and communities.Â
âWe believe musicians have the talent and power to inspire, connect, change lives and communities positively. The Music for Good category will celebrate and honour musicians who go above and beyond in using their influence for the greater good,â Patricia said.
The Music for Good award will shine the spotlight on musicians who have leveraged their fame and influence for tangible impact.
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Call it âGhana Musicâs Biggest Nightâ, âThe Most Anticipated Eventâ or âThe Grand Convocation of Celebritiesâ, and you will be anything but wrong. The Ghana Music Awards, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, proudly brought to you by Telecel, will climax on 1st June, 2024 with an amazing musical show and awards presentation to deserving artistes, preceded by the glam of red carpet. Ready?Â
This yearâs edition will not only celebrate the 25year milestone, but also pay tribute to the people, culture, and music of Ghana. The event promises to be the most memorable yet, with performances from some of the most sort after artists on the continent, including Stonebwoy, Kuami Eugene, King Promise, Mr. Drew, Nacee, Amerado, King Paluta, Efya, Amaree, and Team Eternity.
The most anticipated moment of the night is the announcement of the coveted Artiste of the Year award. This prestigious accolade recognizes the artist who has made the biggest impact in the industry over the past year, adjudged by the board, academy and the general public. The competition is fierce, as musicians continue to raise the bar with their talent, creativity and ingenuity. Thirty (30) categories will be awarded throughout the evening, honoring artistes of various genres, collaborative works, and individual achievements.
Join the celebration, the glitz and glamor, the unforgettable performances and the crowning moments on Saturday, 1st of June at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, at 7pm. Tickets are available at Charterhouse Office for Ghc500 Premium and Ghc700 VIP. Or simply dial *713*33*25#. For VVIP Tickets call 0501288520. Alternatively catch the experience, live on TV3 at 8pm and on YouTube â Charterhouse Live.Â
The 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards is powered by Charterhouse, with support from TV3, Guinness, Captain Morgan, Closeup, British Council, our media partners and proudly brought to you by Telecel, connecting energies!
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