Shreeja India

Bahamoni Murmu and Sundari Marandi, were in 5th standard when they joined Shreeja Indias rural out-of-school learning center at Birbhum in 2017. They could not read a text meant for 1st standard or solve a basic multiplication or division. But under the able guidance of Shreeja India, both Bahamoni and Sundari along with 60 other tribal girls have caught up well with the non-tribal students in their class. Over a span of three years, Shreeja India has successfully engaged, educated and empowered over 200 girls from 17 villages in Birbhum district, West Bengal. The organization is further working to stop school dropout, end early marriage, prevent human trafficking and impede violence against women that is much prevalent in many challenged communities across India through adoption of a multi-faceted innovative approach. In Shreeja India, Football is considered as a powerful vehicle for social change and education. Our sports-based learning initiative, Beyond Football equips and empo...