Zaridi Afrika works with professional, well-trained instructors who have extensive experience in coaching young people in such sensitive procedures and we are of the opinion that such skills build confidence, works on balance, helps develop self-disciple, improves physical conditioning, develops a fighter’s reflex, teaches self-respect and helps with goal setting.
A demonstration on how to correctly execute a cardiopulmonary resuscitation – CPR
The Safety Bracket involves training on:
First Aid, Emergency Preparedness & Response – Since emergencies will occur, preplanning is essential. At the onset of an emergency, a lot of decisions need to be made in a short period of time. Zaridi Afrika therefore developed a program which aim is to instill a sense of confidence in children and teens that they learn how to respond to the various emergencies.
Water Safety Procedures – Each year a substantial number of kids in Kenya are admitted to Accident and Emergency as a result of non-fatal drowning incidents also known as ‘near drowning’. Teaching water safety procedures from a young age is very important because it is key for children to understand the dangers in the water and therefore how to behave while in
Baraka Mwenda (18) and Teddy Onsongo (13) part of a drill on drowning
- Self Defense – Self-defense skills not only allows children to tangibly defend themselves against physical attacks, it also sparks various benefits to them in everyday life. It helps them prepare for unexpected situations and also helps develop increased mental and physical health.
- Survival Skills – Young people poses a natural yearning to learn how to survive since it’s exciting, exhilarating and fun. Considering we live in very uncertain times; it is crucial to acquire techniques that one may use to sustain life in any type of natural or built environment. These practices are meant to provide basic necessities for human life which include water, food, and shelter.