I am trying to resist thoughts of despair and hold space for wonder and excitement that children gracefully offer. I do have a sense of how our program should be, but … (I have been struggling to accept that it is going to be messy in execution) I have hope that we are together in this, and with deeper care, we will certainly be able to transform schools into safe spaces.

There is inequality even in minimum wages for women and men … women only get paid Rs. 120-150 where men are paid Rs. 200-300. This is in spite of the fact that women do as much hard labour as men. Through my advocacy efforts, I try to ensure that women get the wages that are due to them.

(The players) begin with a warm-up, then drills, followed by matches, and end with a spirit circle. This is a safe space for players from different communities to come together in a spirit of mutual respect. The non-refereed sport with in-built dispute resolution mechanisms prioritizes fair play.