Christabel Zimba, Tackle Coach, Chipata

“When I started delivering Tackle sessions in Lutembwe, my participants found it difficult to understand how football could teach them about sexual and reproductive health. But session by session, they began to understand. By the tenth session, they could name different contraceptive methods and explain how they work. The Tackle training also changed me. I gained knowledge and confidence to talk openly about SRHR and created a safe space where young people feel comfortable asking questions and making informed decisions.”

Before joining Tackle, Annie was unaware that girls could access contraceptive services and HIV testing at clinics, and had heard many myths about contraceptives. “My name is Annie Muzyamba, I’m 14 years old and in Form One at Choma Day Secondary School. Through Tackle, I have learned about different clinical services, including contraceptives and HIV testing. I now know that girls have the right to access the services they need, and that some services are available for free. I am happy that I can play football and learn at the same time. I want to share what I have learned with my friends and teammates so they can also make informed choices about their health.”

Annie Muzyamba