http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog.php The official WhizzKids United Blog brings you more information from WKU staff. en Stefan Kunze Sat, 05 Jun 2010 18:00:00 +0200 It was a once in a lifetime experience being a part of the United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP) Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) in Doha, Qatar.... http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=253&src=rss 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=253&src=rss I had such a great experience in running the Mixed Gender League (MGL) for the first time. At first, I was very nervous because I wasn't familiar with the coaching. But, after the first week, my coaching skills truly improved. The MGL kids behaved well and each day they learned life skills and improved their behaviour on and off the pitch.... http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=252&src=rss 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=252&src=rss The current Mixed Gender League (MGL) at the Health Academy features two new young football stars. In fact, they are the youngest MGL footballers so far. In our picture to the right, you will be able to see 8-year-old twins, Ntokozo and Slindile. You can probably pick them out of their team line-up, standing half as tall as their teammates with football kits a few sizes too big.... http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=251&src=rss 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=251&src=rss At the end of November and early December I had the privilege to travel to two great HIV & AIDS conferences. The first was the Social Aspects of HIV & AIDS Research Alliance (SAHARA) Conference in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. There, I presented the results of an evaluation of our On the Ball programme in Northern eThekwini, which generated a lot of interest.... http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=250&src=rss 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=250&src=rss The 9th of December was an exciting day for the youth of Edendale as it marked the final day of the school term and the start of summer break. The WKU Health Academy was filled with even more excitement for the youth, as our WKU staff, Edendale community members, and WhizzKids gathered together to commemorate ... http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=249&src=rss 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=249&src=rss On December 9, 2011, Premier League football club Maritzburg United teamed up with WhizzKids United to celebrate its HIV youth programme in partnership with the Edendale Hospital in Pietermaritzburg. The event commemorated the success of the Health Academy and rewarded adolescents who attended the youth-friendly clinic throughout the year and successfully adhered to living a positive and healthy lifestyle.... http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=248&src=rss 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=248&src=rss Last week Stefan and I traveled north to Rustenburg to work with our Life Skills trainers and host tournaments for four different schools. A total of 684 children played in our tournaments while a countless amount of students watched daily from the sidelines. Each day presented us with the opportunity to learn more about each school, interact more closely with teachers and principals and have fun with the participating children.... http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=243&src=rss 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=243&src=rss Working with an NGO can often come with lofty expectations of changing the world. Making the world a better place with each task accomplished and every event executed. Enlisting the support of corporate executives, community leaders and local residents to back your cause in any contributing form. These are all elements of working for a charity.... http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=241&src=rss 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=241&src=rss We continue our blog series this week, "Words From A WhizzKid" with a young lady who regularly attends the Health Academy. I asked her to detail a typical school day, discuss her experiences at the Health Academy and share information about the stigma of HIV among her family and friends.... http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=240&src=rss 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=240&src=rss This is something that was given to me by a WKU Health Academy client- - a friend of mine, a fighter, and a victor, who has not let his ailment get the better of him. ... http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=239&src=rss 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.whizzkidsunited.org/blog_redirect.php?id=239&src=rss