To prepare coaches for this year’s Community Grants we organised an inspiring workshop week in Khunti. Hosted in cooperation with CInI – Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives, the week combined practical hockey sessions with hands-on project management training. The program was led by Sterre Bregman, Jasper Brinkman and Merel van Amerongen. From hockey pitch to … Continue reading Community Grants – workshop week in Khunti
We are proud to share the energy of our third Hockey Festival in Pune/PCMC, organised in close cooperation with ARaymond India and Nirman. With the presence of two Dutch national level hockey players, this latest festival marks another year of impact in our grassroots hockey journey in Maharashtra. Building on the enthusiasm and progress over … Continue reading Celebrating growth, skills and team spirit – Pune Hockey Festival
We believe that hockey is more than just a game. Tanuja is an example of that. Before joining the grassroots hockey sessions, Tanuja had never heard of hockey. Today, the sport gives her focus, confidence, and the courage to dream of becoming a doctor. In 2024 we had the opportunity to introduce hockey at schools … Continue reading Tanuja’s video
Before joining the Bovelander Foundation, Tanuja had never heard of hockey. In her village, opportunities for girls to participate in sport are limited. Daily life revolved around school and household responsibilities. Sport, especially a structured team sport like hockey, simply wasn’t part of the picture. Today, that picture looks very different. More than a game … Continue reading From first hit to future dreams: Tanuja’s story
As the the year comes to an end, we look back with great pride on a highly successful year in which hockey once again proved to be a powerful tool for development and joy. The impact truly speaks for itself. Reach and impact Our projects in Pune and Jharkhand continue to be a great success. … Continue reading Highlights of 2025
Our recent coaching courses took a new dimension with an exchange program. The initiative brought Suraj Kerketta, an experienced coach from our program in Jharkhand, to Pune as a co-trainer. In return Abhijit Gangawane, program coordinator in Pune, joined the coaching course in Khunti, Jharkhand. What he found there changed his perspective, not just on hockey, … Continue reading Bridging skills and inspiring leadership: Abhijit’s experience in Jharkhand
We are thrilled to have international hockey star Dirkie Chamberlain as instructor on our recent coaching courses in Khunti, Jharkhand. With over a decade of experience representing South Africa on the world stage – including appearances at the Olympics, World Cups, and Commonwealth Games – Dirkie brings a wealth of knowledge, energy, and passion for … Continue reading Impact and connection: Dirkie Chamberlain as course instructor
Around the Pro League match between the Netherlands and India, together we held our networking event at the Wagener Stadium. In collaboration with the KNHB and Rabobank, we hosted an inspiring program where sport and social impact came together. Three remarkable speakers shared their stories and visions. After a warm welcome from KNHB Director Erik Gerritsen, we heard from … Continue reading Pro League event with KNHB and Rabobank
As summer approaches in India, the school year comes to a close. We’ve wrapped up the year in Pune with our hockey festivals. In cooperation with our amazing sponsors ARaymond India and PSEPL, both events brought together over 400 students from seven local schools. With the players, coaches and our partners we came together for … Continue reading Hockey Festivals Pune
A once in a lifetime experience! The Bloemendaal Women Hockey Team had a very special team trip: together to India. It was a fully packed program in which they felt the diversity of India, made new hockey friends and got closer as a team. The team inspired women and girls, and was equally inspired by … Continue reading Bloemendaal Women in India
In 2024, thousands of children in India experienced the power of our hockey programs; making friends, developing life skills, and playing in safe spaces created by dedicated coaches. The many smiles and all the small steps that were made in hockey and their challenging lives, makes us happy and proud again. We are excited for the new … Continue reading 2024 in review
At the Bovelander Foundation, we believe that every child deserves the right to education. Access to proper sanitation is key to these opportunities — especially for girls. In Jharkhand, a state in eastern India, many young girls face barriers to attending school and one of the obstacles is the lack of adequate toilet facilities. We … Continue reading Community Grant milestone: girls toilet inaugurated
