19/06/2026
At SwaTaleem Foundation, we believe meaningful change requires both scale and depth—reaching more girls while remaining attentive to their lived realities, aspirations, and everyday experiences.
Our Run to Fly initiative uses movement and running as a pathway to build not only physical stamina, but also confidence, resilience, and self-belief. It encourages girls to quite literally—and figuratively—run towards their dreams.
In 2025, girls participating in the program reported a 24% improvement in their 400-metre run time, and said that they openly share period discomfort and body concerns — a sign of normalised, safe conversation.
These outcomes remind us that physical activity can be about much more than fitness. When girls are given safe, supportive spaces to move, challenge themselves, and celebrate progress, they develop the confidence to take on challenges both on and off the track.
Because when a girl claims her agency, she not only finds new opportunities, but also discovers her own strengths.
