Breaking Barriers: Empower IDP girls through Sport

This quarter, 21 determined girls joined our sports training program, boldly stepping beyond stereotypes and showing what’s possible when they’re given a chance. Our girls played a friendly match against a boys’ team and proudly won 5–3, proving their growing confidence and teamwork. They also played a match against each other, where the blue team scored 2–1 against the yellow team. These games aren’t just fun, they’re building courage, unity, and belief in each other.

Beyond the field, our girls are growing in self-love and responsibility. In an interactive session on “Playing with Love, Without Rejection,” they opened up about their challenges and pledged to support one another. They learned the importance of showing up on time, caring for each other, and taking pride in their actions. A hygiene session focused on different topics helped boost both health and self-esteem. These lessons are helping them become strong in every area of life.

Thanks to your donations, 3 girls received full school fee scholarships for the 2025 academic session. The girls are also asking for exercise books to support their learning. They’ve shown a deep desire to grow on the field and in school, and have even requested more training days to improve their speed and skills. With continued support for education, sports, and personal care, we know they’ll go even further.

So far, out of the 156 who have passed through the project, 56 girls have been consistent through this program, with real progress in confidence, academic support, and personal growth. With your help, we can do more, add training sessions, provide learning materials, and support more girls with school fees. Thank you for helping us shape a future where every girl can play, learn, and lead with pride.

Links:

• https://youtu.be/J29HqWrDpBw?si=ZXLgJHA_EUuiw4ha
• https://abcnews.com.ng/girl-child-education-ngo-trains-girls-to-burst-mental-health/