Street Child Cricket World Cup: 2023

In September 2023, the second-ever Street Child Cricket World Cup was held in Chennai, India, with reigning champions and Amos partner, Karunalaya, as the host city team.

Karunalaya used the event to challenge gender-based violence against girls and women living on Chennai’s streets, equip them to live the lives they dream of and highlight the rights of all children and families living in pavement-dwelling communities.

Watch our short film about Karunalaya hosting the Street Child Cricket World Cup →

“We want to use this opportunity to show our talent in sports and speak out against the discrimination and violence we've experienced. Everyone is against us because we come from pavement-dwelling communities, but that needs to change.” Priya

The legacy continues

The last ball may have been bowled in the 2023 Street Child Cricket World Cup, but Karunalaya’s work on the streets of Chennai continues daily to champion the rights of girls and women.

The tournament was more than a sporting event — it was a platform for empowerment, visibility and change. The girls who participated returned to their communities with new confidence, skills and recognition. The money raised allowed Karunalaya to take this success back into the pavement-dwelling communities these children come from.

“Cricket has changed my life completely. Because nobody respected us when we were living on the streets. But now, because of cricket, it has changed my life, now people respect us.” Monisha

Support Karunalaya’s ongoing work

You can continue to support Karunalaya’s vital work with girls and women in pavement-dwelling communities by:

• Becoming a regular giver:
  Become a regular giver to ensure that Karunalaya can continue to empower girls and women to lead the lives they dream of.
• Hosting a curry night or coffee morning:
  Use our Dinner for Six pack for Indian recipe ideas, show our latest Karunalaya film and let people know about the great work of Karunalaya whilst eating delicious food. And if it’s a coffee morning, don’t forget to serve some chai!
• Organising a cricket match:
  Karunalaya’s love of cricket continues! If you also love cricket, why not hold a cricket match and afternoon tea in your local area and tell people about Karunalaya’s work?
• Making a donation:
  Make a donation and help Karunalaya continue its vital work.
• Stay in touch:
  Please contact [email protected] to let us know what you are up to and how we can help.