Background

In most Indian neighborhoods, you will notice that boys are playing cricket or football on every street corner, but girls are rarely in sight. It’s not that they don’t want to play; it’s that the system isn’t set up for them. Studies have shown that by the time girls in India reach adolescence, their engagement in physical activity plummets, often due to a lack of safe spaces and the demands of household chores.

The issue, of course, is a combination of logistics and labels. Many schools that are under-resourced truly lack sports equipment or girl-friendly playing fields. But to make matters worse, entrenched stereotypes tell these girls that sports are "too masculine" or a waste of time. When a girl is told she doesn’t belong on the field, she misses out on more than just physical activity, she misses out on the confidence and resilience that come with being part of a team.

Powerplay Collective was born out of the idea that the playing field should be level. We are more than just game teachers, we are providing a space for girls to defy expectations, own their bodies, and unlock their potential through play.