VOICED: KENYA, Nairobi : A project called Moving the Goalposts which helps girls and young women in

Sarah and her teammates from the small town of Khalifi in Kenya are preparing to travel to Johannesburg for the Football for Hope tournament, which runs alongside the World Cup. This event gathers football projects worldwide to support disadvantaged youth. Sarah is excited as it will be her first time flying out of Kenya. The organization Moving the Goalposts (MTG) was established to empower young girls and women in the region through football, encouraging them to stay in school. MTG works with over 3000 girls, organizing training sessions and tournaments. The selection process for the team traveling to South Africa was rigorous, involving interviews and football skills assessments, as the girls aim to bring success to Africa.

What is the primary purpose of the Football for Hope tournament?

• To provide entertainment during the World Cup

• To promote tourism in Johannesburg

• To support disadvantaged youth through football

• To showcase professional football teams

What is the main goal of the Moving the Goalposts initiative?

• To empower young girls and women through football

• To organize international football tournaments

• To encourage young girls to drop out of school

• To train professional female football players

How many young girls is MTG currently working with in the region?

• Over 3000

• Over 4000

• Over 2000

• Over 1000

What activities do the girls participate in during MTG sessions?

• International tournaments

• Training sessions and community discussions

• Only football matches

• School classes

What was required for the girls to be selected for the team traveling to South Africa?

• A recommendation from their school

• Three interviews and football skills

• Only football skills

• A written test