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Football for Freedom,Unity and Solidarity

Football for Freedom, Unity and Solidarity: Sports 4 Development,
The Football for Freedom, Unity & Solidarity: S4D program, launched in 2016, addresses the critical issues of discrimination against girl child in rural Rajasthan, particularly in the Ajmer district. This initiative uses football as a transformative tool to empower girls, providing them with a platform to play, express themselves, assert their rights and reclaim their childhoods. By claiming public spaces for physical activity and leadership development. Girls enhance their athletic abilities and break the cultural barriers that perpetuates cycles of illiteracy and economic hardship associated with early marriages, enabling girls to reclaim their childhood and choose their futures. The community football grounds symbolizes empowerment and fosters unity among participants, transforming these spaces into venues for growth and celebration.

MJAS Model of Football for Freedom Unity and Solidarity

Unlocking Potential – (2022-24):

  • Child marriage delayed: 72 girls from the program have delayed their child marriage and Gauna, continuing their school education and sports.
  • Advocate their rights and support garnered from the Government: Girls advocated for the inclusion of Girls Football in the Gramin Olympics and School tournaments in 2022 and it came to fruition with Girls Football included in the 2023. Girls from various villages have garnered the support of Gram Panchayats and villagers in sponsoring jerseys, leveling grounds and supporting travel in district tournaments.
  • National Level Competitions: 15 girls have been selected in the National tournaments to represent Rajasthan across age groups in both the SGFI Nationals and AIFF Nationals between 2021 and 2024. Most recently, Neetu became a national champion as a part of the Rajasthan team in the AIFF Junior Girls Nationals 2024 held in Belagavi, Karnataka. Additionally, our 16 girls showcased their skills in the North East Women’s League in Imphal, marking a significant milestone in their football journey.
  • State Level Tournaments: Over 120 girls have participated in the State tournaments organised by Rajasthan Football Association and in the School State tournaments from 2022 to 2024. Over 80% of the district team has comprised girls from “Ajmer Football girls collective: MJAS” over the past two years – Ajmer district in School tournaments and Baran and Karauli districts in Rajasthan Football Association tournaments. Furthermore, 18 girls represented their team as runners-up in the Khelo India U15 Girls League.
  • District & School Level Tournaments: A staggering 250 girls participated in theSchool district championship and Gramin Olympics with 5 teams winning the championship across different age categories in 2024, and 2 teams finishing second to their MJAS counterparts across Ajmer and Kekdi – showcasing their passion and dedication to sports. In junior state championships, 75 girls competed across five teams, while 13 girls participated in the U17 and U19 State School Games.
  • Reclaiming Spaces AIFF D-License (Coaching License): 6 girls Payal Prajapati, Pinki Gurjar, Saroj Chaudhary, Mamta Jangid, Komal Singh and Hansa Gurjar successfully completed their AIFF D License, conducted by Football Club Delhi and Minerva FC.
  • The short film “Football Changed My Life,” supported by UNFPA and created by Krishna as part of the Digital Sakhi – Badlav ki Awaaz initiative, highlights the transformative impact of football on the lives of young women. Watch the film here

These achievements reflect a vibrant community of young female athletes ready to break barriers and redefine possibilities through sports, inspiring others to follow their dreams.

Award Winning Films

KICKING BALLS 
A film based on MJAS football initiative got selected in competition at the New York Indian Film Festival 2022 and won the “Winner Short Film Documentary Award 2022”. This film is now on Waves, an OTT platform. Watch the film here and the trailer here.

  • KICK AND TELL 
    A film by MJAS was officially selected in the “Toronto Film and Scripts Award 2020” and the “LA Independent Women Film Awards 2022.” Watch the film here

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