Moving The Goalposts (MTG) is a nonprofit organization which uses sports to empower adolescent girls. Established in 2002, the organization has served more than 50,000 girls and young women in the Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, and Tana River Counties in Kenya’s coastal region. The organization’s programs focus on sexual and reproductive health, economic empowerment, education, and leadership development. Through these creative, interactive programs, MTG aims to develop girls’ leadership skills, teach them about their rights, and build their confidence, enabling them to overcome obstacles they may face.
The coastal region of Kenya faces significant challenges, with more than 50 percent of households living below the poverty line. These challenges are compounded for girls, as they often face a number of barriers in accessing quality education. With limited resources, families often prioritize education for boys, and many girls are forced to withdraw from school due to costs and household responsibilities. As a result, girls often marry and become pregnant at an early age, reducing their future employment opportunities and perpetuating the cycle of poverty.
The Girls Opportunity Alliance Fund will support MTG’s Catalysing Educational Pathways Project, which will provide comprehensive support to girls in Kenya’s coastal region, helping to dismantle barriers to education. Through a combination of scholarships, literacy programs, and mentorship, the project seeks to improve school enrollment, retention, and completion rates. The organization will also hold mobile library sessions for 500 learners across 10 schools, offering reading, storytelling, and digital literacy activities. Additionally, MTG will work with local leaders and parents to raise awareness about the importance of girls’ education with the goal of shifting harmful social norms which negatively impact girls.
Through this project, MTG will directly support 700 girls, working to improve their educational outcomes and increase their access to learning opportunities. Fostering a community of support and providing ongoing mentorship, the project will facilitate sustainable change, creating an enabling environment for girls to develop their skills, knowledge, and interests. Ultimately, MTG hopes to inspire girls to set ambitious goals and seek a brighter future for themselves and their families.
To learn more about MTG, please visit the organization’s website and social media pages: