Sports for Girls Empowerment in Rural India

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Sports for Girls Empowerment in Rural India

Raising: Join us in the journey of empowering young girls in rural India! The Centre for Social Research is expanding its sports for girls program in rural Haryana & Punjab.  This fundraiser will make a difference in the lives of young girls in rural India who can feel more empowered if given the chance. This proposed project aims to build self-confidence in girls, using sports as the enabling environment.

Impact of Sports for Girls’ Development

Sports programming plays an important role in creating an enabling environment for girls to build a range of important qualities that will increase both their personal confidence and agency, as well as their social standing. Organized sports programs have proven to be an effective strategy in building confidence, leadership skills, team building, and improving health of girls who participate. It has also been shown to build up community engagement and cohesion, creating a space for investment in girl children and enjoyment of the community. Sport becomes part of a positive feedback loop in which girls have opportunities to build their skill, excel, and be recognized as valuable members of a team and community.

Sports for Girls’ Empowerment

CSR has run its Sports for Girls Empowerment program from 2017 to 2020 in five districts of Haryana to support confidence-building and leadership for young women. CSR implements its sports program in districts that are gender-critical and targeted under the Government of India’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao program, to reach the most underserved girls. 

In 2021, we are seeking to raise 4 lakh INR to support the enrollment of 1,000 secondary-school female students in a range of athletic programs and expand the program to three districts in Punjab.  Your contribution will help us achieve the following:

●      1000 girls enrolled in sports programs

●      350 scholarships provided to underprivileged girls

●      New equipment provided at schools and district stadiums (on local requirement)

●      1000 participating girls receive banana and milk for nutrition at each practice to supplement nutrition (5 days per week for 40 weeks)

●      Mentorship by female athletes and champions: 7 district-level mentor events, 2 national champions join the speaking tour

●      Sports Competitions: 7 district-level events, 2 zonal competitions

These results will be achieved as follows:  

●      Enrollment in Athletic Programs: Enrollment drives encourage girls’ registration in a range of sports programs at local schools including:

●      Equipment & Nutritional Support:  New equipment gives girls the tools they need to excel & nutritional support ensures their good health and stamina.

●      Sports Competitions: Opportunities for competitive play increase girls’ confidence and raise their visibility and status within communities.

o  District-Level Events: Intra-district competitions between school teams

o  Zonal Events: Inter-district competitions, to raise visibility of girls sports and create opportunities for advanced play

●      Role Models & Mentorship: Girls are mentored by a range of local female athletes and inspired by state champions who participate in speaking tours.

o  Mentorship activities by local women in sports: A range of talks, practice sessions, and other engagements will be held with prominent local women sports heroes, of which there are many in Haryana and Punjab.

o  Speaking tours by State & National female athletes: A number of Olympic medalists and other sports stars have come out of Haryana. They will be recruited to speak to program participants on a number of occasions.

●      Creating an Enabling Environment for Girls’ Athletics: Partnerships with Sports Academies, district authorities, and schools builds local support and investment in girls’ development. 

You can be a part of this exciting journey by donating to our project here. Here is a short idea of what various donations can accomplish:

Rs. 500 - 2,000 = Enrollment costs for girls

Rs. 15,00 - 3,500 = Sports equipment for girls

Rs. 2,000 - 5,000 = Nutritional support (Banana & milk) for girls

Rs. 6,000 = Sports scholarships for underprivileged girls

Rs. 10,000 = Mentorship for 200 girls + participation in sporting competitions.

We thank you in advance for your contributions!

*All donations will be applied to the general project budget and utilized as per operating requirement.

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