Through its flagship ‘Rahat with ICCPL’ initiative, ICCPL Foundation collaborates with Street to School to introduce children from underserved communities to football at Ghaziabad City FC
Ghaziabad: ICCPL Foundation, under its flagship CSR initiative Rahat with ICCPL, collaborated with Street to School to give children from underserved communities an opportunity to step onto a professional football ground, experience the sport first-hand and discover a world beyond their everyday surroundings.
Conceptualised as ‘From Streets to Stadium’, the initiative brought the children to Ghaziabad City FC, where they were introduced to the fundamentals of football and given an opportunity to learn, practise and play on the field.
More than a sporting activity, the initiative was designed to use football as a platform for building confidence, teamwork, discipline and aspiration. For many of the participating children, it was their first experience of being on a professional football ground and engaging with the sport in a structured environment.
The day saw the children learning basic football skills, interacting on the field and playing together as teams. The experience aimed to expose them to a new environment where participation, encouragement and opportunity could help them see possibilities beyond their immediate circumstances.
Ambika Saxena, CEO, ICCPL Foundation, said, “Sport can open up new possibilities for children by helping them build confidence, understand teamwork and discover their own potential. Through ‘From Streets to Stadium’, we wanted to give these children not just an opportunity to experience football in a professional environment, but also the feeling that new spaces and new possibilities are open to them.”
She added, “Rahat with ICCPL has always been about creating meaningful interventions that touch lives with dignity and compassion. We hope to continue creating experiences that encourage children to explore, participate, learn and, most importantly, dream bigger.”
The collaboration with Street to School played an important role in connecting the initiative with children from underserved communities and enabling their participation. At Ghaziabad City FC, the emphasis remained on learning, playing and enjoying the experience while introducing the children to the values associated with sport.
Through ‘From Streets to Stadium’, ICCPL Foundation reinforces a simple belief — every child deserves the opportunity to play, explore and dream. By creating access to experiences that may otherwise remain beyond their reach, the Foundation aims to help children discover their potential and approach their future with greater confidence.
About ICCPL Foundation
ICCPL Foundation has been working for the past four years towards supporting underprivileged and vulnerable sections of society through sustained community-focused interventions.
Under its flagship initiative Rahat with ICCPL, the Foundation has undertaken programmes spanning educational support for underprivileged children, winter blanket distribution, food and ration drives, menstrual hygiene awareness, support for acid attack survivors, clothing donation campaigns, engagement with old age homes, community outreach programmes and special initiatives for children from underserved communities.
Through its continued efforts, ICCPL Foundation seeks to promote dignity, inclusion, compassion and social empowerment, while creating meaningful opportunities and lasting impact across communities.
