A football club in Shillong is helping vulnerable children learn life skills and emotional resilience through the sport.

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A football club in Shillong, Meghalaya, is helping young children from marginalised families learn the values of trust and discipline through the sport. They are also providing counselling services to both the parents and children. However, this work requires resources; without external funding, their needs will soon outpace their limited means.

Know more

  • Learn why the children in Delhi’s bastis struggle to access the playgrounds.
  • Learn more about Meghalaya’s mental health policy.

Do more 

  • Connect with Sei La Ka Sap Socio Cultural Club at seilakasap23@gmail.com to learn more about and support their work.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
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Samme Massar

Samme Massar is an IDR Northeast Media Fellow, 2025–26. He is a communications developer who works on public relations at Faith Foundation, a nonprofit based in Shillong, Meghalaya. He is also a videographer with a deep love for storytelling, and believes that stories can lead to meaningful impact. In his free time, Samme enjoys playing and watching football.

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