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We help girls stay in sport,
through puberty and periodS
(with dignity, safety and joy:)
KHELEGI is a sports-for-social-impact initiative advancing equity in sports, founded by IOC Young Leader Laher Gala, supported by the IOC Young Leaders Programme of the International Olympic Committee, and aligned with the Global Goals.
supported by
Why We Exist
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Nearly half of adolescent girls drop out of sport during puberty*
A rate 6× higher than boys.*
Girls face multiple barriers that prevent them from playing, learning, and thriving, and we’re listening to understand them better!
*(UNESCO, 2024)
Our Promise
By 2036, KHELEGI will keep
500,000 girls
in sport through puberty and periods, while building a movement that reaches millions more worldwide.
CURRENTLY, WE'RE RESEARCHING!
WHO?
WHy?
HOw?
We listen to girls, the people who support them
(coaches, sports scientists, families, boys, schools)
and their communities.
The more stories we hear, the better solutions we can create. We want to build safer, more joyful ways to keep girls playing!
Through surveys, interviews, and conversations, we listen to girls and their support networks. The stories you share help us understand the barriers you face!
OUR APPROACH
Backed by research and technology
Driven by people of all genders, communities, organisations
Focused on inclusion and equity
Centered on education and advocacy
Designed to scale and sustain