Sport  Nigeria Project #71932

Give 50 Girls a Chance to Build Football Careers

by Equitable Medicaid and Clinical Research Ltd/Gte
Give 50 Girls a Chance to Build Football Careers
Give 50 Girls a Chance to Build Football Careers
Give 50 Girls a Chance to Build Football Careers
Give 50 Girls a Chance to Build Football Careers

Summary

In Nigeria, many talented girls lack access to football training, safe play spaces, and career guidance. Without support, their dreams fade due to poverty, gender bias, and lack of resources. This project will provide 50 girls with coaching, football kits, training equipment, mentorship, and tournament participation. With structured support, the girls will develop their skills, grow in confidence, and pursue professional football opportunities.

$50,000
total goal
$49,900
remaining
2
donors
0
monthly donors
8
months

Challenge

Girls in Nigeria who want to play football face many barriers. Most come from low-income families that cannot afford training, kits, or transport. Many lack access to safe fields and professional coaching. Cultural stereotypes often discourage girls from pursuing sports, leaving their skills undeveloped and limiting future career opportunities in football.

Solution

The project will provide 50 girls with structured football training, safe play spaces, and access to mentorship. Funding will cover football kits, coaching, transport, and tournament entry. This will give the girls opportunities to develop their talents, compete in recognized games, and build career pathways in football. Support at this stage will help unlock skills that are otherwise wasted.

Long-Term Impact

The project will open career pathways for 50 girls in football, giving them the chance to compete at professional levels or secure scholarships. Beyond sports, participation builds teamwork, leadership, and discipline. With consistent support, the girls can inspire others, shift cultural perceptions about women in sports, and create opportunities for the next generation of female athletes in Nigeria.

Resources

Organization Information

Equitable Medicaid and Clinical Research Ltd/Gte

Location: Abuja, AMAC - Nigeria
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Project Leader:
Joy Ojochogwu Etubi
Abuja , AMAC Nigeria
$100 raised of $50,000 goal
 
2 donations
$49,900 to go
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