The Numbers Tell Our Story

Data-driven impact. Measurable change. Real futures transformed.

Our Impact at a Glance

Since 2012, we've been proving that basketball can transform educational outcomes. Here's the evidence.

85%
School Completion Rate
Our students complete high school at 5.3x the rate of their demographic
2,500+
Students Impacted
Lives changed across Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad since 2012
60%
Female Participation
Empowering girls through sports in communities where opportunities are scarce
<15%
Dropout Rate
Compared to 62% national dropout rate for similar demographics

The Crossover Effect

Basketball isn't just a game—it's a proven intervention that changes educational trajectories.

School Advancement Beyond Grade 10

While only 16% of children from low-income families in India continue their education beyond Grade 10, our program achieves an 85% advancement rate—proving that targeted intervention works.

16%
Families Earning Under $10/Day
85%
Hoops Creating Hope Students

69 percentage points higher = 5.3x better outcomes

How We Create Impact

Our approach goes beyond the court, creating ripple effects in academics, leadership, and community engagement.

Academic excellence through basketball
Academic Excellence
Basketball teaches discipline, time management, and goal-setting—skills that directly translate to classroom success. Our students don't just stay in school; they thrive academically.
Leadership development on the court
Leadership Development
Through team captaincy, peer mentoring, and decision-making under pressure, students develop confidence and leadership skills that prepare them for future careers and community roles.
Gender equality through sports
Gender Equality
With 60% female participation, we're breaking barriers in communities where girls face significant obstacles. Sports become a vehicle for empowerment, self-confidence, and challenging traditional limitations.
Community transformation
Community Multiplier Effect
Our students become role models and mentors in their families and communities. One student's success inspires siblings, cousins, and neighbors—multiplying impact far beyond our direct reach.
Character building through sports
Character & Resilience
Sports teach perseverance through failure, teamwork through conflict, and integrity through competition. These aren't just basketball lessons—they're life skills that last forever.
Long-term outcomes
Long-Term Trajectory Change
We're not just keeping kids in school—we're fundamentally altering their life trajectories. Higher education means better jobs, economic mobility, and breaking the cycle of poverty.

Voices from the Field

"I am no longer witnessing simple behavioural changes and a lack of values by my kids in the classroom. I bear testimony to widespread impact across the spectrum of influence in education. From parents to teachers to students to staff to myself; we can't thank you (Crossover) enough for empowering us to do more."
Ram Sundaram
Teach For India Fellow
Ram Sundaram

Why This Matters

India's education system leaves millions behind. We're proving there's another way.

140M+
Children in Government Schools
The scale of opportunity—and the scale of challenge we face
76%
Never Reach Higher Education
The education gap that perpetuates poverty across generations
62%
National Dropout Rate
For students aged 9-14—compared to our <15% rate
735M+
Living on $3.10/Day or Less
Education is the pathway out of poverty for these families

Your Impact Starts Here

Every donation creates measurable change. Every dollar goes directly to programs that work.

$500 funds one student for an entire year.

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