Our Vision
We envision a world where every child and young person is mentally and physically healthy, maximizing their potential in life. Through equitable and inclusive play and learning environments, we strive to foster well-being and opportunity for all.
Our Mission
Co-Create Safe Spaces
We build sustainable and secure play and learning spaces for children, youth, and communities from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Engage Through Sport and Play
We use sport and play as tools for long-term engagement, breaking down barriers and building lasting relationships.
Empower Through Mentoring
Our mentoring programs equip young people with critical life skills, including effective communication, active listening, mediation, and tolerance of differences.
Our Team
Jaideep
Co-Founder
Jaideep is a Youth and Child Development professional. His expertise is in business development, fundraising, and strategy with over 22 + years of experience, including 4+ years in Corporate America. Having successfully set up multiple impact programs across diverse industries, Jaideep strives to apply all his learnings in MTP. As the co-founder, he oversees program development, fundraising, partnerships & collaborations at MTP.
Rajni
Program Manager
Rajni, a resident of the Bhanwar Singh Camp Vasant Vihar has more than a decade of experience working with NGOs and the development sector. Her past stints included the Magic Bus Foundation and the Naz Foundation. Having done her Bachelor’s in Social Work, she is determined to create a lasting impact in the space. At MTP, she handles day-to-day operations, manages volunteers and makes sure the program delivery remains on track.
Hammad
Program Manager
Hammad was born, and raised in the Nizamuddin Basti where he remains an integral part of it. A beneficiary of the Aga Khan Trust programs and a volunteer with Sair-e-Nizamuddin. He comes with an extensive knowledge of social impact programs. A personal fitness trainer adept having learned from the National Skills Qualification Framework, Hammad oversees the impact link between MTP sessions and S4D frameworks.
Shatarupa Chatterjee
Strategic Partnerships
Shatarupa Chatterjee leads Strategic Partnerships at More Than Play, bringing a rich background in fundraising for social impact. She builds meaningful collaborations that strengthen our mission, amplify our reach, and help scale holistic, play-based solutions for underserved children and communities.
Shahnawaz
Program Manager
A dedicated sport for development practitioner, Shahnawaz has build his specialisation in coaching children from a tennis background. At More Than Play, he also oversees the digital literacy program as well as the pickleball program.
Program Manager
Program Manager
Rabia began her journey with More Than Play as a passionate community volunteer. Now a Program Manager, she brings deep local insight, compassion, and leadership to the team—championing children’s rights and creating safe, inclusive spaces for learning and growth.
Kanchan
Program Manager
Kanchan started her journey with More Than Play as a committed volunteer from the community. Now a Program Manager, she leads with empathy and strength, inspiring others and driving impactful programs that uplift children, youth, and families across Delhi’s underserved areas.
Laxmita
Program Manager
Laxmita Thapa began her journey with More Than Play as a dedicated tutor. Today, as Program Manager, she brings passion, leadership, and deep community insight to drive meaningful change for children and families across underserved neighborhoods.
Jagdish Kumar
Program Manager
Jagdish comes with over 10 years of experience in the development sector, where he’s harnessed the power of sports to drive community impact. His journey includes roles as a Community Impact Coach with Coaches Across Continents and a Football Coach with Kutumb Foundation
Our Values
Service
We are dedicated to serving our communities with compassion and commitment.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of working together to achieve common goals.
Respect
We respect every individual’s unique background and experiences.
Honesty
We maintain transparency and integrity in all our actions.
Commitment
We are committed to making a lasting impact.
Passion
We are driven by our passion for creating a better world for children and youth.
The Challenge We Address
Our world is rapidly changing, bringing unprecedented challenges for children and young people. Issues such as increased social isolation, mental health struggles, and income inequality have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We address these issues by creating inclusive environments that promote mental and physical well-being and social cohesion.
Our Approach
Play and Sports
We use play and sports to bring children and youth together, fostering collaboration and understanding across different backgrounds.
Community Building
By engaging with local communities, we create a supportive network that empowers children and youth to thrive.
Skill Development
Through our programs, young people gain essential life skills that prepare them for future success.
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