Donor Feature: Meet Chirag Sapra from Newyork
Some might say, “He has done it all!”. Graduating from one of India’s most esteemed engineering colleges, studying at a prominent Ivy League business school and finally thriving as an investment professional in the U.S. So naturally, on the surface, Chirag’s life might appear to be in stark contrast to that of the children that […]
Empowering Futures: Life Skills Training for Breaking Intergenerational Poverty
Mired in a cycle of diminished opportunities and diminished hope, intergenerational poverty looms large over families and communities for many generations. It has been seen that children who grow up in low-income families are much more likely than other children to be poor when they become adults. As per studies, a focused approach towards honing […]
Football to Financial Freedom: Abhishek’s Journey with Enabling Leadership PLAY
On the field, he’s a natural: a vocal leader, a team player, and a footballer radiating confidence and focus. Off the field, coaching his students, he transforms into their guiding star, their loudest cheerleader, trusted friend and mentor – someone they can truly look up to. But what his students might not know is that […]
Alumni Spotlight:
The Personal Impact of Enabling Leadership PLAY on Upendra
In the sun-baked fields of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, Santosh Yadav was a champion wrestler, his victories echoing in the dusty air. Two decades later, his son, Upendra, would find his own arena of glory, not on the mat, but on a different kind of pitch. Between these two tales lies a story of urbanisation, the […]
From 100 to 1000: Enabling Leadership in Cambodia
Battambang Province in Cambodia holds a special place in our hearts—it’s where our journey began outside India, a significant step towards our grand mission of reaching one million children by 2030. Enabling Leadership Play was first introduced as a pilot in a few schools in select villages in Battambang. The region, situated 300 km from […]
Children from Underserved Communities Miss Out on Learning Opportunities and How We’re Changing That
This short piece narrative addresses a crucial but often overlooked issue in education: the growing demand for 21st-century skills in today’s world. While governments worldwide recognize this need, there’s a significant gap in providing access to alternative learning pathways that nurture these skills, especially for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Through this photo narrative, we briefly […]
A Coach’s Commitment: Akbar Ansari and His Students
Jay from Natwar Nagar High School has started attending school for the Play program sessions, marking a heartwarming turnaround. His parents, who had worried during his long absence, now rejoiced as their son embraced the opportunities for growth and development. Jay’s presence at school was not only a source of happiness for his parents but […]
Annual Equipment Distribution Delights Children
At the beginning of the year, a group of children playing football was often spotted in the public playgrounds and fields of Dharwad. They formed teams on their own and played with a level of proficiency and discipline often seen in professional football players. These children were part of our Play program in Dharwad and […]
Championing Values Through Football: The Cambodian Play Program League
In Cambodia, our Play program coaches recently gathered, brimming with anticipation for the upcoming league matches. But this league isn’t your ordinary football competition; it’s an arena where students have the chance to showcase the leadership skills they’ve been honing. For many of these young players, it’s their first taste of navigating success, facing failure, […]
Kicking for Change: Empowering Disadvantaged children through Football
Before the FIFA Football World Cup in 2014, Neymar Jr., a 22-year-old Brazilian football player, was widely regarded as the player to watch. While his team did not make it to the finals, his performance throughout the tournament captivated football enthusiasts worldwide. Fast forward to 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo, considered one of the greatest footballers of […]