Kick for a Cause

'Kick for a Cause' (KFAC) is an organisation that aims to highlight the crucial role played by sports in the holistic development of an individual. KFAC organizes football camps for children from the marginalised sections of society in Mumbai. We strive to create an environment in which sports are respected and encouraged. Initiated in 2015, 'Kick for a Cause' involves students holding a five-a-side football tournament every year and donating the proceeds to a charity of the organisation's choice. We were successful in making the tournament more inclusive and profitable. This was done by splitting the main event into two categories- the open category and the U -16 category, thus ensuring that primary and middle school students had a greater opportunity to play with children closer to their age.

 

Preparing for the tournament was an extensive process since it encompassed various tasks like finding sponsors and arranging for the procurement of prizes, referees, refreshments, fields and equipment much ahead of time. Additionally, we created a KFAC website with the latest updates. Generous donations were sought from sponsors as well as the winners of the tournament, who donated their prize money to the organization.

 

 

Through this project, we were able to extend the joy of sport to those who could not afford it while also helping the students of our own school engage in this activity.

 

- Mihika Mishra and Diva Agarwal