Girls Kick
The Girls Kick mission is to provide opportunities for young women to play soccer, while empowering our participants to learn to overcome barriers so that they might reach their full potential.
Our vision
Our vision is to use our passions for education and sports to empower, serve, and help girls in the classroom, on the pitch and in life.
Where our dedication is
Program focus
Soccer
soccer pack + 2 practice sessions/week
Academic Support
student pack + 2 tutoring sessions/week
Life & Leadership Skills
health/hygiene pack + 1 workshop/ 3 months
Global Awareness
global Citizenship curriculum + 1 service project/3 months
Cultural Exchange
1:1 partnership with American students + 1 cultural event/3 months
View the 3 different packs that your generous donation will help deliver.
Packs
School Pack
backpack
dictionaries
notebooks
binder/divider/folders
pen/pencil/crayons pouches and boxes
eraser
markers/highlighters
glue sticks
index cards
scissor
calculator
geometry tools
(compass, automatic pencil, protractor, folding ruler, triangles)
Soccer Pack
duffle bag
drawstring bag
jerseys
shorts
socks
sports bra
cleats
ball
ball pump
shin guards
water bottle
athletic tape
Health/Hygiene Pack
toothbrush
toothpaste
soap/body wash
shampoo/conditioner
lotion
deodorant
comb
razor
lip balm
facecloth
bandages
hand sanitizer
tissues
hair ties
lip balm
tampons/pads
what we’re up against
Challenges
Low attendance/graduation rates for girls
(Lack of educational access and academic support)
Lack of incentive for long term vision and planning
Societal and religious pressures
Gender discrimination in sports
Economic challenges
Unequal gender norms
Gender violence in schools
Early pregnancies
Child marriages
Poverty
Child labor
Partners who have signed on
Help Girls Kick by donating today
Any level of giving is so appreciated.