WHAT WE DO
CHANGING SPORT FOR GIRLS
Play Academy with Naomi Osaka aims to help level the playing field by increasing girls’ participation in sport through grants and capacity-building training for community organizations and by emphasizing fun, positive play experiences and coaches who are trained in gender inclusivity, as well as inviting young women to become role models.
By funding programs in various communities around Haiti, Los Angeles and Japan, Play Academy is helping redefine sport for the next generation of girls.
OUR IMPACT
Since 2020, Play Academy has supported over 10 programs across three focus regions that hold a special place in Naomi Osaka’s heart. Our reach and impact is possible because of the dedication of our local grantees and global network of partners.
WHERE WE WORK
Haiti
From childhood to adulthood, girls in Haiti often experience violence, hunger, early pregnancies, and abandonment, among other challenges. One organization, in partnership with Play Academy, is using soccer to empower girls and overcome those challenges.
Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, we’ve teamed up with organizations who are committed to giving girls opportunities to play and thrive in safe and secure spaces, as well as elevating female role models within their programs.
Japan
By collaborating with key organizations in Osaka and Tokyo, together we have been raising awareness on gender inequality in Japan and making sure that coaches are trained and equipped with the right tools to better support girls.
