Empowered adolescents grow into leaders and role models in their communities
We use mixed-gender sports to help adolescents break gender barriers and build socio-emotional skills.
Our tool for change is Ultimate Frisbee - a sport built on fairness, sportsmanship and inclusion
We use Ultimate Frisbee, a mixed-gender sport, to empower adolescents from vulnerable communities—breaking gender barriers and building 21st-century skills like communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.
THE CHALLENGE
Youth from vulnerable communities have very little access to support systems and role-models.
There are little to no opportunities to explore their identities and build foundational social and emotional skills, both in school and outside. Many of these youth, especially girls, are faced with challenges like early marriage, gender inequality, unfinished schooling, substance abuse and domestic violence.
We are currently working with marginalised communities in
Tamil Nadu
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The fishing communities of Chennai
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Tribal communities in Gudalur
150+
Facilitators Trained
4350+
Adolescents & Youth Engaged
7
States in which curriculum is delivered
HOW WE DO IT
Our work is impactful because it is driven by youth belonging to the communities we work in
All our programs have been developed and refined over time to build a sustainable cycle of change. We provide opportunities for youth to undergo training to facilitate and deliver our curricula independently. This amplifies the impact, reaching more youth and the next generation in their surrounding communities.
LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Running weekly sessions to help adolescents tackle gender bias & build key life skills.
In this 3 year intensive sports-based program, our team of facilitators / mentors deliver sessions for adolescents from local government schools and villages. Sessions and focus areas customised to the specific needs and context of the youth. We cover a range of topics like:
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Fairness & gender equality
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Menstrual & Sexual health and awareness
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Emotions and emotional regulation
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Self-confidence & navigating identity
520+
Adolescents Impacted
(Age 10-13)
32
Communties Reached (Tribal+Fishing)
1500+
Youth Impacted
(Age 13-18)
10
Institutions
35
Total Fellows
25
Communties Reached (Tribal+Fishing)
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Creating future leaders who have the skills and confidence to represent their communities and push for positive change.
We believe that lasting change happens when communities lead and sustain it. Our Impact Fellowship is a 1.5–2 year program that helps youth develop key skills to become strong leaders and professionals. The curriculum includes a variety of modules from personal development to regular exposure visits and talks and a mandatory internship.
The program focuses on :
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Building personal confidence, leadership & 
communication skills
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Tools for facilitation and leadership
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Community Growth and Mobilisation
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Project Management Skills
"I realised that I am doing this work because I like it. I know that it is a safe space where I can speak and be heard. Whatever problems I face, I am confident that I can overcome it and work for my community."
Badichi
Facilitator since 8 years, Gudalur
