BUILDING IMPACTFUL PARTNERSHIPS TO DRIVE SPORTS-LED CHANGE NATIONWIDE.
At Dani Sports Foundation, we believe meaningful change is a collective effort. Our collaborations with like-minded organisations allow us to push boundaries, bridge gaps, and bring innovative sports-led solutions to the communities we serve.
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Whether it’s integrating mental well-being into training, enhancing grassroots coaching, or building inclusive play spaces,, each partnership adds a new dimension to our mission. Here’s a glimpse into how we are growing stronger, together.
PRATHAM FOUNDATION
ABOUT THE PARTNER
Established in 1995, Pratham is an innovative learning organization created to improve the quality of education in India. As one of the largest non-governmental organizations in the country, Pratham focuses on high-quality, low-cost, and replicable interventions to address gaps in the education system.
NATURE OF COLLABORATION
Dani Sports Foundation partners with Pratham Education Foundation to strengthen school and community-based sports programs. Together, we create structured sports nurseries, introduce fitness routines in schools, and train fellows and volunteers to drive participation, talent identification, and leadership through sport.
IMPACT IN ALIGNMENT
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Promotes daily fitness and structured sports activities in schools and communities.
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Identifies and nurtures young athletic talent through regular training and competitions.
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Equips trainers and volunteers with skills for long-term program sustainability.
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Supports India’s grassroots sports development objectives and youth wellness goals.
AMBUJA FOUNDATION
ABOUT THE PARTNER
​The Ambuja Foundation (AF), CSR arm of Ambuja Cements, has been working for decades across rural India to enable sustainable and inclusive development. Its focus on holistic physical education and sports for development makes it a strong community anchor for building active, aware, and empowered children.
NATURE OF COLLABORATION
Dani Sports Foundation (DSF) partners with AF to strengthen physical literacy, socio-emotional learning, and structured sports engagement across multiple districts in five states — Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh.
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DSF leads the design and delivery of training modules, monitoring systems, and assessment frameworks.
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Together we run in-school and after-school programs that build foundational skills and empower teachers, volunteers, and grassroots coaches.
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Joint programming includes teacher/volunteer training, baseline & endline assessments, monitoring visits, and events like Khel Mela and Khel Utsav.
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Special attention is given to girl participation, improving attendance through sport, and talent identification.
IMPACT IN ALIGNMENT
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Reached 8,200+ students across 87 schools in seven districts.
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Trained 90+ teachers, 50+ volunteers, and 6 sports coaches.
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Physical improvements recorded: 82% flexibility, 70%+ core strength, 63%+ upper body strength, 56%+ cardiovascular endurance, 15% BMI normalization.
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34+ students selected for state-level tournaments (Kabaddi, Kho Kho, Volleyball, Badminton).
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After-school enrolment doubled in one year, with higher girl participation and tournament wins.
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Volunteers now independently run Khel Mela and Khel Utsav, showcasing local ownership and capacity.
COGNIZANT
ABOUT THE PARTNER
Cognizant is a global technology company that actively encourages employees to engage in community service through structured volunteering programs.
NATURE OF COLLABORATION
DSF works with Cognizant on employee engagement initiatives that promote sports, play, and youth development in government schools.
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Volunteers support school events like Khel Mela.
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They mentor students, facilitate games, and create joyful environments that encourage teamwork and inclusion.
LOOKING AHEAD
This is the beginning of a promising partnership. With growing interest from volunteers and schools, DSF and Cognizant are exploring new ways to co-create experiences that combine play, learning, and community impact.
PIRAMAL FOUNDATION
ABOUT THE PARTNER
Piramal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Piramal Group, drives innovation in education, healthcare, and social sector transformation. It works closely with government systems to strengthen leadership and foster inclusive development, especially in Aspirational Districts.
NATURE OF COLLABORATION
DSF partnered with Piramal Foundation to embed structured physical education in government schools across 23 Aspirational Districts in Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
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Local NGOs trained to deliver sessions.
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Curriculum integrated into government schools.
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Close engagement with teachers and district authorities to institutionalize play.
IMPACT IN ALIGNMENT
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Reached 4.8+ lakh children in 2,388 schools.
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Trained 2,150+ nodal teachers and partnered with 47 grassroots NGOs.
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Conducted 51,000+ PE sessions and 32,000+ school visits.
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Organised 878+ Khel Mela events, bringing schools and communities together.
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Outcomes included higher attendance, classroom participation, fitness levels, and increased girls’ involvement.
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344 students competed at district level; 55 advanced to the state level.
MALVI EDUCATION & CHARITABLE TRUST
ABOUT THE PARTNER
Founded in 2003 with just 32 students, MECT now supports 830+ tribal children in Gujarat, 57% of them girls, many from orphaned or single-parent households. The trust provides academic, emotional, and residential care in a nurturing environment.
NATURE OF COLLABORATION
DSF partners with MECT to embed a strong culture of sports within their education ecosystem.
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Empowering tribal youth through play, physical education, and life skills.
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Teacher training and capacity building.
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Curriculum-based sports sessions and strengthened coaching systems.
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Focus on inclusion, talent development, and exposure to competitions.
IMPACT IN ALIGNMENT
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Built a thriving sports culture in the community.
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Increased girls’ participation in physical activity.
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Initiated teacher training for sustainable sports delivery.
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Created opportunities for students to gain confidence, foundational fitness, and life skills.
BRAHMAPUTRA VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
ABOUT THE PARTNER
Launched in 2020 by Abhijit Bhattacharya, former Indian volleyball captain, the BVL is a unique grassroots initiative engaging 4,800+ children annually across 32 districts of Assam. Recognised by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), it is a model for inclusive, community-rooted sports.
NATURE OF COLLABORATION
Dani Sports Foundation serves as the knowledge and technical partner to the BVL, supporting the design and strengthening of its operational systems, training frameworks, and monitoring mechanisms. From coach capacity building and grassroots innovation to curriculum refinement and leadership development, DSF’s role is to help build robust back-end systems that ensure quality, consistency, and sustainability as the league scales.
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Our collaboration also focuses on documenting impact, amplifying success stories, and supporting BVL’s long-term vision of becoming a replicable and recognised model for grassroots sports across India.
IMPACT IN ALIGNMENT
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Over 4,800 children participate annually across age groups (U-12, U-16, U-21) in rural Assam.
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Built a thriving sports culture in 32 districts, empowering local coaches, volunteers, and parents.
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Facilitated community ownership where courts are built outside homes, cowsheds turned into classrooms, and mothers trained to stitch player kits, creating new livelihood pathways.
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Enabled Assam girls’ volleyball team to reach national quarterfinals for the first time.
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Endorsed by FIVB for its alignment with the global vision of inclusive, player-centered development.
INTERNATIONAL TABLE TENNIS FEDERATION FOUNDATION
ABOUT THE PARTNER
The ITTF Foundation, the social responsibility arm of ITTF, leverages table tennis as a tool for social change worldwide. Its projects promote inclusion, accessibility, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
NATURE OF COLLABORATION
DSF is the host organisation and implementation partner for the Girls' Positive and Safe Coaching Pathway Project in India.
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Co-leading three workshops in Pune, Chennai, and Mumbai with ITTF representatives.
IMPACT IN ALIGNMENT
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Strengthening safe and inclusive coaching practices for girls in table tennis.
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Building local leadership capacity through appointed workshop champions.
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Promoting representation of marginalised communities in sport.
SHIV NADAR INSTITUTION OF EMINENCE
ABOUT THE PARTNER
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Delhi-NCR, is a multidisciplinary, research-focused university dedicated to fostering academic excellence, creativity, and leadership. The institution is committed to nurturing talent and contributing to nation-building through innovation in education, sports, and research.
NATURE OF COLLABORATION
As part of its collaboration with Dani Sports Foundation, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence has nominated eight participants to join the High Performance Coach Development Program (HPCDP). The program equips coaches with advanced knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities to raise the standards of coaching in India.
IMPACT IN ALIGNMENT
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Empowering emerging coaches with world-class training and exposure.
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Strengthening India’s sports ecosystem through skill development.
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Building a culture of excellence and leadership in university sports.