1. Khelshala
Squashing barriers…
Jan 2017

2. Khelshala
An NGO launched in Aug 2009 at village Attawa – Chandigarh, India
Has touched the lives of over 200 children in the last 7 years
Currently serving core group of 60 Attawa (squash facility) and Majra Punjab (tennis facility)
Affiliated to National Urban Squash + Education Association (NUSEA)

3. Vision: Create social change and transform the lives of underprivileged youth by cultivating in them a passion for living through hard work and dedication. By introducing a lifetime sport to last a lifetime, Khelshala strives for “development with no turning back”..
Mission: Khelshala is committed to enhance the future of underprivileged children by building life skills through sport, academics and extra-curricular activities. Khelshala aims to be a leader in the movement to leverage sport to achieve social change in India, one village at a time.

4. The Khelshala Approach (SAY Program)
Sports
Appealing & engaging to children
Break barriers of race, caste and creed
Squash, Tennis
Develop teamwork, responsibility and character
Academics
Inculcate the ethic of learning, reasoning through education
Help in school homework
English speaking skills
Basic reading & writing
Computers for digital literacy
Yoga
Let each child embrace well- being through association of Mind and Body
Reduce stress & keep a positive outlook
Improve social & occupational functioning

5. KHELSHALA ACHIEVERS CLUB K.A.C.
Welcome to the Khelshala Achievers Club, where your contributions can help change a child's life.
Khelshala aims to recognize and encourage 15 high achieving students (or potentially high achieving) through our new initiative, known as the Khelshala Achievers Club (K.A.C.).
This would enable greater success for high achieving students. Collectively, the Khelshala Achievers Club will represent the best that Khelshala has to offer, and provide an incentive for other students and parents to seek excellence in their endeavours.

6. Some of our Achievements to Date:
2009 – present - our Academic component has helped to achieve a 100% pass rate at school for
all our children.
one of our girls scored 80% average in her 10th grade exams and was offered a place at an
elite Sacred Heart school for girls.
Khelshala opened Computer Learning Centre – supported by State Bank of India.

7. Some of our Achievements to Date:
Khelshala had its first student attend college, studying Bachelors in Computer Applications. Manish Kumar was given a grant of Rs. 10,000 to help and encourage him to complete his degree. We are glad to report that he continues to be on this path.
2015 – Our first girl attends college, studying BA in psychology. She will receive an academic
grant providing she achieves an average of 70% scores each year at college.
2016 – Khelshala admits 1 girl and 1 boy to a private school starting in grade 4.
2016 – November 2016 Khelshala runs it’s 1 st National Circuit Junior Squash tournament

8. The Khelshala Team

9. Satinder Bajwa Founder and CEO of Khelshala
Director of Squash at Harvard
A former player and mentor to the Guinness Book of record holder Jansher Khan (has won more world championships than any other athlete)
Head coach at the United States Military Academy ( )
Born in India, moved to the United Kingdom at a very young age

10. The Team Anil Rathee Maya Parmar Urwashi Bisht Sujata Singh
Designation: Tutor
Qualification: 2012 – Trained Graduate Teacher – Manav Mangal Smart School, Mohali
Designation: Tennis Coach (Part Time)
Qualification:T.B.A
Designation: Computer Tutor
Qualification: MA Sociology.
MSc. (IT) from Punjab Technical University, Chandigarh MBA. (HR) from Sikkim Manipal University, Chandigarh
Designation: Director/Academic Director
Qualification: MA Sociology. NTT – Teacher Shishu Niketan Public School – Mohali

11. WHAT YOUR MONEY CAN DO It can…

12. Help fund our annual budget
Khelshala Annual Budget :
Squash site - Attawa village: $75,000
Tennis site - Majra village: $75,000

13. $50 can equip a child for Squash/Tennis
ANY AMOUNT HELPS
Sport
$50 can equip a child for Squash/Tennis
$30 can dress a child in
proper attire.
Jan 2017

14. Academics $(250-500)/year - College/University Scholarship
Jan 2017

15. $50 can provide 10 children with mats for a meaningful yoga session.
Jan 2017

16. Nutrition $200 can provide 15 children with vitamins, milk and fruit.
Jan 2017

17. Sponsor a child from our KHELSHALA ACHIEVERS CLUB(K.A.C.) :
$1,000/Year

18. Member : $100 Supporter : $250 Benefactor : $500 Friend : $1,000
Choose to help by donating any amount or selecting one of the following categories:
Member : $100
Supporter : $250
Benefactor : $500
Friend : $1,000
Patron : >$2,500
Jan 2017

19. Patron Sub Categories : Silver : $5,000 Gold : $10,000
Platinum : $15,000
Diamond : $25,000
Jan 2017

20. Help us empower more kids.
Our Goal for 2017 :
We need your help to achieve our goal to Increase participation from 100 to 200 children.
Help us empower more kids.

21. Any contribution big or small is priceless. Thank You
Jan 2017

22. Reach us at: To Donate: Click Here KhelShala, #1815, Sector 34-D
Chandigarh
India
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