Hridaya Family – An Ngo in making of rising soccer stars!

Founded on September 29, 2011, the Hridaya Family observed their first anniversary on their working days at Rabindra Sarovar ground. The coaches, volunteers and the kids celebrated their NGO’s first anniversary in a beautiful way by having cakes and chocolates. Kids enjoyed the day and now more excited to see Hridaya’s many more birthdays. The big boys are now more focused on the game and fitness to make the family more proud by their skills acquired here.

The name ‘Hridaya Family’ itself clears the heart & aim of this non-governmental organization which is functioning in South Kolkata. Started with few kids in Deshapriya Park, is in a revolution mode to raise the standard of Indian football. Now, there are about more than 100 kids with the age group of 5-17 years. Sometimes it is quite difficult to handle all the kids together, says Chima Okorie, the former Striker and the founder of Hridaya Family.

The children have already started playing matches against Prayag United, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal. The NGO is also associated with the Goalz Project collaborated with Kolkata Police, British Council and Techno Aryan Club. Most of the children come from the down- trodden families.  

This heart family is Co-founded on September 29, 2011 by former foreign Striker Chima Okorie and Swati Chaudhuri. They train thrice a week from Tuesday to Thursday early in the morning from 5.00- 7.00 am. Though now they have shifted to Rabindra Sarovar stadium due to some renovation and construction is going in the Park.. There is no such distinction here on the ground of gender, class and creed. Anyone can send their children to this family whether it’s a boy or a girl, poor or rich. Being a non- profit organization, the main aim is to encourage, assist and support the kids in every sphere of their life. 

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