WORK OF THE ALIVE AND KICKING CHARITY

Early day motion 1714, tabled 22 June 2009 by Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 64 members.

That this House commends the work of Alive and Kicking, a charity which takes on previously unemployed adults in Kenya, Zambia and South Africa to hand-stitch durable sports balls for local communities; welcomes the opportunity that these sports balls give for children in some of the poorest communities in Africa to play games; notes that every job provided by Alive and Kicking usually supports an extended family of up to seven or eight people; recognises the importance of the health messages printed on the balls, which raise awareness of HIV and AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis; and wishes this innovative charity a successful future, particularly in the build-up to the 2010 World Cup which is to be held in South Africa.

Signatures by party: Labour 29, Liberal Democrat 23, DUP 4, Conservative 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1.