Huracan FC EduGirls Nigeria

A safe space for learning about leadership skills.

Project impact metric improvement target

Our mission is to empower indigent schoolgirls in low-income public schools in Nigeria to become innovative leaders and achieve better learning outcomes by utilizing football as a tool.

Our vision is to ignite a transformative change in the lives of the girls we serve. Our target is to achieve a remarkable 30% improvement in these incredible young individuals' literacy and numeracy skills within the first year of the Huracán FC EduGirls Nigeria project. We believe that by empowering them through football and education, we can unlock their full potential and pave the way for a brighter future.

Activity Plan to Achieve this Target

  • Develop a comprehensive training program that combines football training with targeted literacy and numeracy exercises.

  • Recruit and train qualified coaches and mentors with expertise in both football and education.

  • Foster a positive and supportive learning environment during football training sessions.

  • Regularly assess the girls' literacy and numeracy skills through evaluations, tests, and progress tracking.

  • Develop and utilize interactive learning materials to enhance engagement and effectiveness.

  • Engage parents and the local community through meetings, workshops, and events.

  • Establish partnerships with local schools to integrate the program into the formal education system.

January 2023

Start date

50

Total number of students

23

Football sessions held

50

Total number of beneficaries

Impact of the Project So Far

The impact of Huracán FC EduGirls Nigeria has been truly remarkable in just six short months. Our unwavering dedication has resulted in 26 electrifying football training sessions, with an astounding 97% attendance rate. The girls have not only flourished in their football skills but have also experienced a profound transformation in their self-esteem and self-confidence.

These achievements have translated into tangible academic progress. The girls' last term exam results reveal an extraordinary cumulative increase of 18% in literacy and an awe-inspiring 25% in numeracy.

These astounding improvements are a testament to the power of our holistic approach, demonstrating that when we invest in the education and empowerment of our girls, they have the potential to soar to unimaginable heights.

Child Case Study

Fatimah is 15 years old and she is a centre-back and the captain of Huracán FC EduGirls Nigeria. She is in Primary Six and wants to play for the Nigeria Female team (Super Falcons) in future. She lives in Ota, Ogun state, with her parents.

The Huracán FC EduGirls Nigeria project has impacted her positively. She has improved her football skills and now captains the team.

Through the football training sessions, she has also enhanced her speed, earning her the top runner spot in 2023, representing the school in competitions within and outside the school.

New Partnerships Built

Huracán FC EduGirls Nigeria is in talks with several organizations for partnerships and opportunities for our 50 girls.

Caring Community Creators supported us with 10 football boots for 10 Huracán FC EduGirls Nigeria this May 2023.

Huracán FC EduGirls Nigeria is also in conversation with WASIMI Summer camp to have the over 10 of our girls to attend the summer football camp in August 2023.

Words from Project Leader, Obasanjo

“As the Project Leader of the Huracán FC EduGirls Nigeria project, I have experienced significant personal growth and development over the last 6 months. This project has profoundly impacted my approach to addressing education inequity in low-income communities and has taught me valuable lessons in patience, project management, and coaching skills. One of the pivotal moments in my journey was attending my first-ever coach training session through the Huracan Foundation. This training has not only enhanced my coaching abilities but has also positively influenced how I engage with the girls in the project. Moreover, the past six months have provided me with a deeper understanding of the transformative power of sports in bridging the gender gap within the education space. Witnessing the tangible improvements in the lives of the girls through the Huracán FC EduGirls Nigeria project has been incredibly rewarding and has fueled my determination to continue striving for even greater success in the months to come. am excited and eagerly look forward to the next six months, as I anticipate more remarkable achievements and positive impacts through our ongoing efforts.”

Other Project Highlights and Achievements

  • Group mentorship for our 50 girls by a renowned female entrepreneur in Ogun State.

  • Visit by Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area Head of female coaches who led a training session with the girls.

  • Recognised by "Caring Community Creators" for leading an innovative project to improve girls' education.

The Next 6 Months

  • What are your plans for the next 6 months with the project? In the next 6 months with the project, our plans are ambitious and transformative. We aim to expand and deepen our impact on the lives of the participating girls in Huracán FC EduGirls Nigeria.

  • What impact are you expecting to have? The impact we expect to have is profound and far-reaching. Through our collective efforts, we aim to empower the participating girls to become innovative leaders, confident learners, and catalysts for change. We anticipate significant improvements in their literacy and numeracy skills, self-esteem, and overall academic performance. We envision a future where these girls have the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to break barriers, overcome societal challenges, and shape a better Nigeria for themselves and their communities.

  • What support would you like to receive? We hope to receive scholarships to support over 20 Huracán FC EduGirls Nigeria in primary six who will be going to secondary schools in September 2023. We aim to provide full tuition scholarships for them to attend private secondary schools with equipped sport facilities. Also, we appreciate support in terms of funds to acquire more kits such as gloves, socks, and protective kits and attend a live football match in Lagos Nigeria.