SCORING GIRLS*

SCORING GIRLS* empowers girls – regardless of nationality, socioeconomic background, or religious belief. We create secure and trusting environments where, through soccer, pedagogical and psychosocial support, and a sense of community, they can build self-confidence, strengthen social skills, and develop new perspectives for their future.

SCORING GIRLS* was founded in 2016 based on the personal story of Tuğba Tekkal, a former professional soccer player and co-founder of HÁWAR.help. Growing up in a Kurdish-Yazidi family, she experienced exclusion and found a sense of belonging through soccer. These experiences continue to shape our work today: girls facing similar challenges find places with us where they can support one another, try new things, and discover their strengths.

Today, we operate in Germany and Iraq. Soccer is our shared entry point to reach girls, support them, and enable their participation in society.

Our Vision

Our vision is a society that creates opportunities for girls, regardless of their background or life circumstances. A society where they can grow up free and self-determined, shaping their own future. They experience belonging, equal opportunity, and solidarity – in families, schools, communities, and public spaces. Movement, personal development, and community form the foundation for their healthy growth.

Soccer brings them together and creates environments where they can grow, take responsibility, and realize their potential.

Our Mission

SCORING GIRLS* empowers girls to take control of their lives and opens pathways to a self-determined future. Soccer is our starting point and core activity. Complemented by pedagogical and psychosocial support, we strengthen their self-confidence, sense of agency, and social skills.

We support girls – regardless of background, nationality, or belief –  by strengthening their abilities and creating opportunities to experience participation in society. In this way, they can actively shape their lives, discover their strengths, and pursue their dreams.

WHERE WE WORK

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