Help provide safe access to play for 250 children in Raigarh

When Durga first joined KhelMel's community sports programme in Raigarh, she came once, maybe twice a month. Sport had never felt like it was meant for her. 

"I didn't think anyone would notice if I was there or not." - Durga

Two years later, Durga is the captain of her team.

She coordinates warmups, plans games, and checks in with teammates. She mediates disagreements on the ground. She plans strategies before matches, and all this is because of one simple step- access to sports.

And the program ensured that she needs to show up consistently because the ground, her team and coaches would be there next week too.

The problem we are solving

Children in rural communities face barriers that limit their access to safe, inclusive, and structured opportunities for play and sports.

These barriers are not just physical, no ground, no equipment. They are social: gender norms that keep girls off the field, poverty that sends children to work instead of play, and bullying that makes showing up feel unsafe. 

A child without structured sport misses not just a game, but the confidence, friendships, and emotional resilience that grow through it.

KhelMel exists to hold that window open - KhelMel uses community sport to help children from marginalised backgrounds in Raigarh build emotional strength, confidence, and belonging. 

Our Ask:

250 children will be supported through our programme this year in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. 

Cost to support one child for a full year- INR 6000, which includes:

• Sports infrastructure 
• Regular safe sports sessions
• Trained coach support
• Nutritional support
• First-aid support
• Exposure to sports events
• Sports merchandise

Why Support us:

• Appreciated by the District Collector for promoting ‘Sports for Mental Well-being’
• Acknowledged for our work by UNICEF for sport & gender equity
• Selected as Education Partner by Wipro Foundation
• The girls' team came runner up at the district level tournament held in

Want to understand more about our work, our impact, or how your donation is used? We would love to hear from you.

Reach us at kushal@khelmel.in / +91 79924 70486