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Our Goal Our goal with the Jeri Games is simple. To use music, youth sport, and entertainment as a catalyst to design and implement programs for youth and young adults that facilitates and realizes the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) through an integrated approach. Overview Tournament Get Involved FAQ Africa's Moment With Pete Ondeng Watch Video Clip |
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In a community where so many have had their lives immeasurably damaged by social instability, violence, and poor living standards. A community of youth have developed a creative and inspirational avenue to express, entertain and educate themselves.
Jericho, aka Jeri, is a unique neighborhood in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya. It was established in the 1960s during an explosive period of creative expression and social change. Today's Jeri Youth are continuing that legacy through innovative film and music productions, unique cuisine, poetry, dance, and more.
What we found unique about the Jeri Youth was a development of programs and properties created by the youth themselves, that provided a creative and inspirational avenue to express and educate themselves. We've since noticed this spirit of personal responsibility and self reliance emerging in many youth groups and it has become clear that this model could be further developed and structured into a sustainable social initiative, inclusive of youth from around the world.
This vehicle for both creative expression and education will be called the Jeri Games™ and it will impart a sense of belonging in the community and increase social awareness worldwide.