March 13 to 23, India’s Senior Women National Championship was held in Pune / Pimpri-Chinchwad. Hosted by Hockey Maharashtra, the teams of 27 states played for the title. A unique opportunity to expose the players from our Grassroots Hockey Program in Pune to top hockey and to the excitement of an official tournament. On to … Continue reading Cheering for Maharashtra in the Women National Championship
We are thrilled to partner with Bostik to make a meaningful impact in communities in India. Bostik firmly believes that investing in the development of individuals and communities is the key to unlocking their true potential. Over the next three years, our collaboration will provide underprivileged children and young adults with opportunities that will enhance … Continue reading Partnership: Bostik joins to empower communities in India
Last year, 22 January 2023 we launched the Maharashtra Grassroots Program in Pune. Now last Sunday, 21 January 2024, we celebrated the 1-year anniversary. At the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium different games and drills were set up across the pitch. Over 300 players from 6 different schools mixed and had fun together. Energy, enthusiasm, talent … Continue reading Festival to celebrate 1-year in Pune
On October 30, 2023 we had a great start of the collaboration with Rotary Club Amsterdam International. RCAI supports our efforts for equal opportunities and a safe environment for girls and women in India. During the Rotary meeting we shared more about our work with the Amsterdam International members. Join us for the next event, … Continue reading Christmas Charity Dinner
In 2021, we had the first menstrual health project added to our hockey program. We partnered with Meri Body for interactive sessions with the girls in the Hockey Academy in Odisha. Read more about it here. In 2022 we piloted a new project around the position of girls and women, this time in Jharkhand. Through … Continue reading Hockey and menstrual health
We are very happy to announce that yesterday, the 21st of September 2023, we launched a new Bovelander Foundation hockey project. In cooperation with Sakhi For Girls Education we started a hockey program for underprivileged kids in Mulund, Mumbai. A program for 60 girls at the age off 8-14 years who will not only receive … Continue reading Launching new hockey program in Mulund, Mumbai
What impact do sport-and-play activities have on the lives of coaches and youth? Sport-based initiatives are a powerful means to achieve development objectives such as health, education and gender equality. We are excited about our Sport for Development partnership with Royal Dutch Hockey Association (KNHB), Hockey Dreams Foundation, International Sports Alliance, Right To Play and … Continue reading Sport for Development partnership
Exciting news, we have launched the Grassroots Hockey Program in a new region! Kicking off in the district of Pune, we aim to educate through hockey in the state of Maharashtra. Fun is the key component in our programs and will help underprivileged children develop needed life skills. From 18th January 2023 more than 20 … Continue reading Maharashtra Hockey Program – Pune Launch Event
Let’s be honest, Malou simply knows more about winning and Niels a little bit more about losing. However, we are both completely aware of the fact that the sport we love, has brought us so much more than only results. It made us the people we are today. The Bovelander Foundation does amazing work in … Continue reading More than just a game
Last month, Floris Jan and I went to India on behalf of Bovelander Foundation. This was already my fifth visit to India for the foundation. We visited a few of the active projects in Jharkhand, the Tata Hockey Academy, and attended various meetings. In addition, we started a new project that will be setup in … Continue reading Working visit Modini Kakade
Before I moved to India, of course I figured out how my electrical appliances would work here and if I would need a travel adapter. There were mixed advices about travel adapters, but all the websites were unanimous that the amount of voltage would be the same as in the Netherlands. So I should be … Continue reading Wouter in India #3: Daily struggles
In the areas where the Bovelander Foundation works, we make use of the three-layer pyramids-model, which aims to have every child and every coach to be challenged at their own development level. The grassroots program is the bottom layer and is the basis of our program where hockey is used as an instrument for personal … Continue reading Grassroots level of the Hockey pyramid
