Meet Our GameChangers
Inspiring stories of young women who are transforming their communities through leadership and courage.
Stories of Transformation
Meet the young women who are changing their communities and redefining leadership
Anjali Sharma, 16
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Finding My Voice
From a shy student to a community advocate for girls' education
Her Story
Before joining Project GameChangers, Anjali rarely spoke up in class. Growing up in a conservative neighborhood in Mumbai, she was taught that girls should be quiet and accommodating. Through Ultimate Frisbee training and leadership workshops, she discovered her voice and her power to make a difference.
The turning point came during a tournament when her team was facing a disputed call. Anjali stepped forward to advocate for her team, articulating her position clearly and confidently. This moment of assertiveness transferred to other areas of her life.
Today, Anjali leads a girls' sports club at her school and has become a vocal advocate for girls' education in her community. She mentors younger girls and has even spoken at a local TEDx event about the importance of empowering young women through sport.
Impact
Anjali has organized workshops on girls' rights to education that have reached over 200 families in her community. Five girls who had dropped out of school have returned to their studies after Anjali's intervention with their families.
Lakshmi Krishnan, 17
Bangalore, Karnataka
Breaking Barriers
Using strategic thinking skills to become the first girl from her village to win a state-level science competition
Her Story
Lakshmi comes from a small village outside Bangalore where educational opportunities for girls are limited. When she joined Project GameChangers, she was struggling with confidence and had never participated in extracurricular activities.
Ultimate Frisbee taught Lakshmi how to think strategically and make quick decisions under pressure. She applied these skills to her studies, particularly her passion for science. With newfound confidence and analytical abilities, she entered a state-level science competition.
Against all odds, Lakshmi became the first girl from her village to win the competition with a project on sustainable water filtration. Her success has challenged local perceptions about girls' capabilities in STEM fields.
Impact
Inspired by her success, Lakshmi now leads a team of young women who are teaching basic computer skills to elderly people in their community. Her story has inspired three other girls from her village to enter science competitions this year.
Priyanka Singh, 18
Delhi
Standing Up for My Future
Finding the courage to resist early marriage and pursue education
Her Story
When Priyanka joined Project GameChangers, she was facing immense family pressure to abandon her education and accept an arranged marriage. Coming from a traditional family in Delhi, she felt powerless to change her circumstances.
The leadership workshops gave Priyanka the confidence and communication skills to stand up for herself. She learned to articulate her goals and negotiate effectively. With support from her Project GameChangers mentors, she had a series of difficult conversations with her parents.
Ultimately, Priyanka convinced her family to let her continue her education instead of marrying young. She is now preparing for university entrance exams and plans to study law so she can advocate for other girls in similar situations.
Impact
Priyanka has organized awareness campaigns about girls' education rights in five neighboring communities, reaching over 200 families. She has personally counseled 15 girls facing similar pressure for early marriage, helping them navigate conversations with their families.
Join Our Movement
These stories represent just a few of the many young women whose lives have been transformed through Project GameChangers. With your support, we can reach even more young women across India.
Our Impact At A Glance
100+
Young women trained
13
States reached
22+
NGO partners
85%
Confidence increase
Our program has demonstrated measurable impact in building leadership skills, confidence, and community engagement among young women across India.