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Social enterprises driving global change on World Food Day

Every year on 16 October, World Food Day highlights important topics such as food waste, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and the challenges faced by fishing communities — all in an effort to combat climate change. This year's theme is "Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”. It's the perfect opportunity for us to shine a spotlight on the incredible efforts of social entrepreneurs, who are making everyday life better for so many people and how they're creating a more sustainable and inclusive world.

Alive and Kicking

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Alive and Kicking

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Production of sports balls in Kenya providing employment and improved health and behavior to marginalized groups.

Alive and Kicking is a ball manufacturing company that creates ethical employment through the production and distribution of sports balls. They enable young people to exercise their right to play and access vital health education through effective ball donation and sport-based health programmes.

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Location
Kenya

Programme
East Africa Accelerator
in partnership with Acumen

Website
aliveandkicking.org
  
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Alive and Kicking is the only not-for-profit ball manufacturer in the world. Its centres across sub-Saharan Africa creating hundreds of ethical jobs for adults facing disadvantages.

Sheba Nyaronga, Client Relations Manager.