girls run sri lanka
it's more than just a sport!
it's more than just a sport!
GRSL is a 501-C3 non-profit dedicated to empowering young Sri Lankan girls while helping them become active: both in their communities and on the track.
During our in-person session, girls will attend a 5-day camp where they perfect their running technique and be able to run a 1k after the five days. Due to Covid-19, in-person programs will be suspended until 2022. Until then, I have posted a 7 day training plan that will also help girls run a 1k, but at their own pace. You can see this program under the virtual 1K program section.
At Girls Run Sri Lanka, we believe that it is important for young women to be confident and love themself. That's why part of the program includes leadership exercises! Girls will also be given a copy of The Confidence Code For Girls by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman they can take home with them!
According to the BBC, only 29% of Indian women participated in sports as a child. Why? Many Indian girls simply do not have the resources to play a sport. In addition, there are few professional female athletes, discouraging young girls from joining sports teams. Learn more about this here.
Risk is what keeps us evolving and changing as humans. Without it, we would stay the same! That's why we encourage you to join a new sports team, talk to new people, and never give up!
Everyone has their own personal interests and beliefs, and it's important to keep these interests and beliefs because they're what make you, you! Never forget to do stuff that matters to you, whether that be wearing clothes that make you happy or following one of your passions!
We believe girls should embrace their differences and accept each other as the totally unique, awesome, and confident individuals they are!
Your support will help us pay for a Sri Lankan girl's copy of The Confidence Code For Girls by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman and a personalized tee-shirt! Check out our Donate Now section for a Venmo link.
In light of the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, we will be donating 50% of our proceeds to the Sri Lankan Red Cross to aid with relief efforts. We stand with the people of Sri Lanka and pray for our beautiful nation and its people.