The Community Cricket Program (CCP), led by Pro Sport Development (PSD), is transforming the lives of marginalized youth in Bhubaneswar’s slum areas. Now in its second year, the program uses cricket to teach health, leadership, and life skills while addressing gender-based discrimination and child rights.
With 100 participants, including 47 girls and 53 boys, aged 13-16, CCP is providing opportunities for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. In addition to cricket training, participants benefit from exposure activities like summer camps, mixed-gender tournaments, and workshops.
In 2023, select students represented Team PSD at the Street Child Cricket World Cup, advocating for child rights globally. CCP plans to expand, continuing its mission to empower slum-based youth in Odisha.