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 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
The Bovelander Foundation aims to support coaches in their development and as role models in their community. To take a next step in leadership, we launch the Community Grant! We invite coaches to come up with a project to make a difference in their community. Coaches have ownership of the project and develop their professional … Continue reading Launch of Bovelander Foundation Community Grant
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 in Pune to celebrate 1-year Maharashtra Grassroots Hockey Program
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
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 coaches from Pune, … Continue reading Maharashtra Hockey Program – Pune Launch Event
Om meteen met de deur in huis te vallen: Wat een onvergetelijke reis in een waanzinnig gaaf land! Ik mocht voor het eerst mee met de Bovelander Foundation om de Indiase trainers op te leiden. Ik ben twee weken in India geweest. Ik zal mijn ervaringen verdelen in twee blogs: Week 1 Khunti, Jharkhand en … Continue reading Blog Kim – Trip naar India
Voor onze WK Hockey actie hadden we het doel om zo veel mogelijk Indiase kinderen mee te nemen naar de wedstrijd. Om dit doel te behalen hadden we hulp nodig. Zo hebben we de Jeugd Ambassadeurs in het leven geroepen. De Jeugd Ambassadeurs helpen de Bovelander Foundation om onze projecten in India mogelijk te maken. … Continue reading De Jeugd draagt zijn steentje bij
Zie ze glunderen, zie ze dansen en zie ze met hun grote ogen het Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, in Rourkela betreden. 16 januari was het dan eindelijk zo ver, 250 jongens, meisjes, hun trainers en lokale begeleiders van de Bovelander Foundation waren voor het eerst getuige van een hockeywedstrijd waar wereld sterren de degens kruisten. … Continue reading De onvergetelijke dag van 250 Indiase kinderen
March was an exciting month; 250 children had their first-ever hockey sessions. Thanks to Pune Solapur Expressways Private Limited, we introduced hockey at four schools in Daund district, outside of Pune, Maharashtra. We also held a coaching workshop and all came together during a very fun Hockey Festival. The childrens’ eagerness to learn will allow … Continue reading Excitement for first hockey sessions
