A number of Hibs shirts and training wear have been sent to children in Africa thanks to the Club’s commercial partnership with Capital Credit Union.
Hibernian FC have been working closely with Marlene Shiels OBE, the Chief Executive Officer at Capital Credit Union, to make a difference to children in Kenya.
After learning about the volunteering work done by Marlene and Capital Credit Union, the Club wanted to show support and used the power of football to inspire young people to push themselves and achieve their goals.
A number of Hibs jerseys were sent to St Don Bosco School in Likuyani, Kenya – a school that supports children with additional needs whether that be physical impairments or cerebral palsy.
To empower the youngsters, the school use the shirts as an incentive to reward children that excel in any discipline, for example sporting, academic, or simply by being good in citizenship.
More recently, five youngsters were awarded Hibs strips after admirable performances at the Disabled Athletics Championships.
Marlene Shiels OBE, CEO of Capital Credit Union, said: “Nothing is more rewarding than seeing the smiles on the faces of children who are given the opportunity to dream bigger and achieve more.
“Thanks to the incredible partnership with Hibernian FC, we’re able to bring a little bit of joy and inspiration to the young people at St Don Bosco School in Kenya. I am immensely proud to be part of this initiative and look forward to seeing these children continue to thrive with the support they deserve.”
Murray Milligen, Commercial Director at Hibernian FC, added: “We’re delighted we’ve been able to support Capital Credit Union and Marlene to help youngsters at St Don Bosco School in Kenya.
“As a club we’re always looking at ways we can support not only our community and partners, but people worldwide.”
Hibernian FC say that they will continue to support Capital Credit Union and to benefit children at St Don Bosco School in Likuyani, Kenya going forward.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
