The Ball
- Alive & Kicking balls are proven to be twice as resistant to punctures as the best synthetic on the market, according to a study by an Ivy League University (Dartmouth College)
Alive & Kicking balls are hand stitched out of local leather. They are tougher than imported synthetic balls, last far longer on rough ground and therefore give children in Africa lasting fun. Every ball carries a message about HIV/AIDS and malaria which can be used by teachers and sports coaches to broach discussions with children on deadly disease.
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Watch the making of a ball
The Stitching Process
Stitching a ball requires hard work and skill. Check out the PDF link below to get a step by step guide to how an Alive & Kicking ball is hand stitched from local leather in Africa. Leather balls are better suited to African playing conditions and are easy to repair.
Recipients
Alive & Kicking balls are distributed to children in schools, orphanages, refugee camps, and youth groups across Africa.
Stitchers
Alive & Kicking jobs are in areas of high unemployment, and enable stitchers to support themselves and their extended families.
Give/Donate a ball
Give a child the gift of a real ball to play with and at the same time you can provide a third of a day's employment in a deprived community in Africa.
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