SCORING GIRLS*

SCORING GIRLS* offers girls* and young women* – regardless of their nationality, socio-economic background, or religious beliefs – a safe space to build self-confidence, strengthen social skills, and create new opportunities for their future through weekly soccer training sessions, educational or psychotherapeutic support, and a strong sense of team spirit.

The project was launched in 2016 by former professional soccer player and HÁWAR.help co-founder Tuğba Tekkal. With her Kurdish-Yazidi background and personal experience of exclusion and adversity, Tuğba developed the desire to empower girls* who face similar challenges. The project grew out of her commitment to giving girls* self-confidence through sports, education, and community, and to opening up opportunities for them to participate in society.

Our VISION

Girls* – regardless of their nationality, socio-economic background, or religious beliefs – are empowered to live the lives they choose for themselves. They grow up in a society shaped by equal opportunities, belonging, and solidarity. Education, physical activity, and a strong sense of community form the foundation of their healthy development, with soccer as the unifying force.

Our MISSION

SCORING GIRLS* empowers girls* to take charge of their lives. Soccer is both the starting point and the heart of the program, complemented by educational support that strengthens their life skills. We support girls* in all aspects of life and open doors for them to participate in society on their own terms. No matter their nationality, socio-economic background, or religious beliefs, we help them recognize their strengths and build the confidence they need to turn their dreams into reality.

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