Maasai Cricket Warriors

Kenya, Laikipia

The Maasai Cricket Warriors are Maasai youth from Laikipia in Kenya who have dropped their spears for cricket bats. Through cricket development within rural Maasailand the team wishes to empower youth by tackling social problems and to bring about positive change. Key issues that are being addressed include: HIV/AIDS awareness amongst youth; Combating gender discrimination; Reducing alcohol and substance abuse; Raising awareness of environmental and conservation issues; Contributing to peace building efforts and local development.