The Caribbean Atlantic District

UNICEF: Kicking HIV/AIDS Out of Kenya

Click here to see a streaming video about the Kicking HIV/AIDS out of Kenya program.

UNICEF, the only organization of the United Nations dedicated exclusively to children, works with other United Nations bodies, governments, and non-governmental organizations to assist in children's needs through community-based-services in primary health care, basic education, and safe water and sanitation in more than 140 developing countries. UNICEF shares the Kiwanis family's global commitment to children and has provided its extensive resources and leadership to assist in the Worldwide Service Project to virtually eliminate Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) from the globe. 

Key Club members will now tackle the spread of HIV/AIDS through the education and enrichment of young girls in Kenya. The US$500,000 goal to be raised by Key Club International members for this year’s Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign will go towards Kicking HIV Out of Kenya, a soccer program which through recreation teaches life skills, bolsters confidence, promotes leadership, strengthens decision making skills and raises awareness about HIV/AIDS.

Recently, Key Club delegates visited Kenya with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF on a fact-finding mission.   While there, they observed first-hand just how Kick HIVAids Out Of Kenya is making inroads.   After spending time with the girls and hearing what the program means to them, it became clear why Kick HIV/Aids Out Of Kenya is not just fun and games but a life-saving measure.

To learn more about these programs and how issues facing children are being addressed, contact UNICEF and learn more. Key Clubs can actively participate in a wide assortment of programs and projects to help educate their communities and the world about issues facing children.