Rupanti, born in Dhoti Village in Latehar District of Jharkhand, having lost her father, faced a further crisis when her brother was killed in Naxalite violence. Rupanti began working at the farm to make ends meet. Rupanti’s story changed when she came in touch with Aahan. During one of her visits, Dr Rashmi Tiwari found Rupanti working on the farm and learnt about her desire to play football. Seeing her talent and interest in sports. Aahan helped her get football training.
Rupanti was selected for the Aahan Udaan Fellowship program, which helped her access football coaches and attend women leadership workshops. This gave her the strength and inspiration to start coaching girls in football. She also represented India in an international football game organised in Oslo, Norway.
Aahan Foundation for Social Change is a registered NGO under Sec. 25
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