The International Alliance for Youth Sports (IAYS) and GlobalGiving are currently seeking donations for the support of Game On! Youth Sports in the African country of Kenya.

Because many Kenyan youth lack the opportunity to take part in quality youth sports programs, Game On! is striving to help them reap the many physical and emotional benefits that sports can provide.

Game On! Youth Sports is a worldwide initiative intended to introduce children to sports and the basic skills necessary for athletic participation. Game On! Youth Sports strives to provide all children worldwide the opportunity to play sports in a fun, safe and positive environment.

Funding is currently being sought to help implement Game On! Youth Sports in schools throughout Kenya. The program consists of training youth sports coaches and physical educators how to introduce proper sports skills to children, all while promoting the value of sports and the developmental benefits they provide.

IAYS believes that the valuable life skills and lessons learned through sports participation enables youth to make correct life choices and avoid pitfalls such as violence, drug abuse or HIV/AIDS.

IAYS urges all who are able to contribute to this cause through a simple donation made through GlobalGiving. Contributions are currently being accepted on www.globalgiving.com.

The three contribution levels are structured as follows:

• $25 will purchase two soccer balls for a 30 player, 12-year-old soccer team.

• $30 will purchase three soccer balls for a 30 player, 14-year-old soccer team.

• $50 will order three pairs of soccer cleats for three players on either team.

For those interested in contributing a larger donation please contact IAYS at (561) 684-1141, or email international@iays.org.