b'Photo: Beyond Football with Shreeja IndiaIn Action with Shreeja IndiaWe have also commenced work on a project in India called Beyond Football in partnership with Shreeja India.The program will train up to 250 girls from 10-12 villages in the Burdwan district in football, to reduce instances of child marriage, trafficking and domestic violence. Many of the girls come from very poor backgrounds, and are usually first-generation learners. Sport is used as a tool for self-development helping to promote bonding and friendship between the girls who then often feel united and empowered to stand up against malpractices.We have funding to support this program for two years. During COVID-19 the girls who have little themselves, have stepped up to help distribute relief kits to the girls villages.The Road to Equality has been supported by members and clubs around the world and despite fundraising being impacted by COVID-19, we have succeeded in making thisPhoto: appeal successful. Beyond Football with The virtual road trip has found our members,Shreeja Indiaprovided awareness on the topics, and has found many women and girls who will benefit from our support. The virtual bus on the Road to Equality will continue the road trip into 2021,TOTAL DONATIONS RAISED IN 2020thanks to the generosity and commitment of our united membership.119,906soroptimistinternational.org 8'