WHO WE ARE
KickOff Solutions is a sports-for-development platform with the goal to enable underprivileged girl leaders through sport and support their changemaker journeys by building relatable hero stories of fighting through adversity to play, subsequently claiming their right to complete college, be financially independent, follow their dreams and lead community change. Inspiring many others in their community!
With the evidence of the power of sport to develop leadership among girls, we run a multi-year changemaker program in collaboration with verified grassroot partners. The program caters to a diverse network of under privileged girl leaders who play sport in tribal & slum communities across India and some parts of Africa.
OUR JOURNEY SO FAR
OUR PROCESS
BUILDING TRUST
FOUNDATION
Strategic Partnerships
Carefully vetted collaborations with grassroots sports-for-development nonprofits across India. We partner with organizations that thoughtfully and respectfully empower girls in underserved communities.
IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL
SPARK
Fellow Selection
Identifying adolescent & young adult girls demonstrating exceptional grit through sport. These future role models and changemakers show determination to play, refuse to give up, and stand up for others.
DEEP ENGAGEMENT AND GROWTH
JOURNEY
Holistic Fellowship Program

A comprehensive journey towards financial independence, offering targeted support and development.
Scholarship & Financial Aid
Fellowship funding for
education, travel, and
personal expenses,
fostering independence.
Allyship & Guidance
Bi-monthly check-ins for emotional support, encouragement, and progress tracking across self-care, mental health, sports/education continuity, and career goals.
Well-being & Safety
Mental health counseling &
robust safeguarding
processes, ensuring
emotional and physical
security.
21st Century Skills
Developing gender awareness, design thinking for problem solving, and confident storytelling for clear articulation.
Mentorship & Counselling
Guidance for Changemaker Projects (social change) and strategic Career Planning, driving informed preparedness.
Bridging the Digital Divide
Laptop distribution to engaged fellows, ensuring access to technology for education, communication, and project execution.
Higher Education & Career Grants
Sponsorship for higher education (graduation+) and professional courses, significantly enhancing career prospects.
COLLECTIVE STRENGTH
NETWORK
Peer-to-Peer Leadership
Creating a mutual allyship platform through cohorts with rotating leaders, forming a Girl Leaders' Council that advises KickOff Solutions on program strategy.
INSPIRE CHANGE
SHIFTING NARRATIVES
Stories of Courage
Amplifying powerful stories and facilitating
dialogues to shift traditional gender norms, while promoting the agency of girls and young women to tell and own their stories.
WHY SUPPORT GIRLS WHO PLAY SPORT?
BREAKING BARRIERS
Sports is one of the earliest markers of gender discrimination, with girls enduring scarring experiences as they navigate puberty, are restricted from public spaces, and find very few role models. Girls who dare to still play on and challenge conventional norms are our hope for a fairer future.
EARLY INDICATOR OF GENDER BIAS
Girls who play hard and demonstrate leadership for their refusal to give up on their dreams and for standing up for others around them have the potential to be leaders of tomorrow. However, they still need allies to shape their destinies and the cultural landscape.
CREATING LEADERS AND CHANGE AGENTS FOR TOMORROW
Every girl who continues to play sports is not just an athlete she is a budding leader, challenging the status quo, establishing themselves as role models and becoming change agents for the society.
"When you empower a woman, you enable a community, not just an individual”
In a patriarchal, financially challenged family, Isha's life was restricted to chores while her brother enjoyed better education. Her resilience led her to defy norms and play football, amidst neighborhood disapproval. Relocating to Nagpur after her father's job loss, she continued facing educational disparities.
Isha's turning point came with Slum Soccer, where she excelled in football and championed sports for girls in conservative areas. Her efforts and leadership earned her a KickOff Solutions scholarship, supporting her mathematics and statistics education and a computer purchase.
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#BREAKINGBARRIERS
Defying Odds, Scoring Goals:
Isha's Journey from Nagpur to Needs to Change
OUR PARTNER NGOs
