Dream. Play. Empower. Lead. Transform. Since 2017
Foundation deck, verbatim: “currently working with 200 plus girls on every weekend”. Supersedes the 150+ the old website carried.
Foundation deck, verbatim: “We started with just 10 girls”.
Foundation deck, verbatim: “we have 2 centres one in Dharavi and Santacruz”.
Foundation deck, verbatim: “30 girls have participated in Super league football tournament in Mumbai Football Association”. The old website said 5.
About page, verbatim: “In April 2022, we achieved our registration and obtained the 12A certificate.”
Who are we ?
Emphasis
Scope
Our Mission
Using sports and play to uplift girls' lives to build character, confidence and awareness about their rights.
Our Vision
Elevate girls' lives who have been deprived of their fundamental rights in order to exist in our society.
Welcome to Dreaming in slums
Dreaming In Slums was founded by Gulafsha Ansari in March 2017, driven by the mission to provide life skills through football coaching to girls and women from urban poor backgrounds. In April 2022, we achieved our registration and obtained the 12A certificate. Although still in the early stages of development, we have been fortunate to receive support from volunteers.....
“I stepped out of my comfort zone, because that is what I believe and in doing so, I have proven that, given an opportunity, Indian girls can play and excel at a sport like football”
— Gulafsha Ansari, Founder
Our Achievements
120 Jersey’s Sponsored to the girls, including Coaches by FSSA
Girls Soccer Clinic held at Santacruz Centre led by Coach Johnny.
- 18 December 2021
18th December 2021, Started a session after Pandemic Covid-19
- February 2023
February 2023, started Nutrition Program for Girls
Aarti Chauhan received Medals and Certificates on Annual Sports Day.
- 2019
Goals for Girls Project Winners 2019
Meet Our Dreamers
- Nisha Athawale17
“From being trained to now training others, I truly understand why they say football is emotion. For me, it’s joy, pride, and purpose.”
- Sonali Yadav
“Football helped me overcome fear, become a better communicator, and discover the leader within me.”
Dreaming In Slums was founded by Gulafsha Ansari in March 2017.
Goals for Girls Project Winners 2019
Adidas league 2020 Winners
18th December 2021, Started a session after Pandemic Covid-19
In April 2022, we achieved our registration and obtained the 12A certificate.
February 2023, started Nutrition Program for Girls
Join Our Team
One person can make a difference, but together we can change the world.
Gulafsha Ansari
Founder
Prajakta Tambadkar
Founder
Sheetal Pal
Founder
Muskan Nishad
Founder
Pallavi
Founder
Jyoti Hiwale
Founder
