Sports for Transformation Fellowship 2023 – The Dani Foundation

Apply before 20th Feb 23

Dani Foundation is supported by the Dani family. It is a body committed to creating a self-sustaining society by empowering individuals and engaging communities through transformative action in society. This includes imparting holistic learning, promoting well-being, providing access to better means of livelihood, and boosting physical literacy and sport. Founders Vita and Jalaj Dani have personally identified these focus areas as social causes that resonate with their vision.

Fuelled by its founders’ passion for positive change, Dani Foundation aims to evolve an existing model rather than reinvent the wheel. This mission in constructive philanthropy entails a deeply embedded belief that envisions the establishment of institutions, partnerships, and programs that transcend beyond the lifetimes of the founders, continuing to positively impact the generations to come.

Change is a kick away!

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community and develop leadership skills? Look no further than the Sports for Transformation fellowship by Dani Foundation. Our one-of-a-kind program combines the power of sports with the goal of community development. By joining the fellowship, you will not only improve the lives of children, but also gain valuable perspective and leadership skills. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference and grow as an individual. Join the ‘Sports for Transformation’ fellowship today!

It is an unique opportunity for youth from across India to work in schools among students and enable them to participate in sports. The two-year programme will place fellows at Kapadwanj, Gujarat in the first year followed by a location of their choice from various other locations where we function.

We are looking for youth between the ages of 20-26, who have passion and commitment towards our movement that places every child’s right to play and learn at the heart of what we do.

In order to be eligible for the fellowship, you must be an Indian citizen, and must have graduated with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree by June/July 2023.

Our cohort will be diverse. Youth from varied social and academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants with demonstrated experience in leadership roles in sports development, coaching and/or have participated in district or state level sports will be preferred but it is not mandatory.

Timeline

Experiences

• Conducting Sports and Physical Education Classes with school students.
• Developing and implementing group and individual projects.
• Theoretical and academic perspective in the sports ecosystem from experts.
• Personal Growth and Leadership Development.
• Focussed experience and perspective in an area of specialization.
• Professional exposure in Sports for Transformation and the general sports ecosystem.

The following is the eligibility criteria for the fellowship.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from one of the recognized Universities in India or abroad.
• Comfortable in Reading and Writing in English.
• Comfortable working with children from different communities.
• One of the following experience will be an advantage:
  • Has been a sports person themselves, played at District/ State / National level.
  • Has at least 6 to 12 months of experience working with children/young adults.
  • Has at least 6 to 12 months of experience of working with communities on any of the development issues, such as Gender, Health, Sanitation, Rights etc.
• Has shown exemplary leadership skills in the past.
• Applicants should be of the ages between 20-26 years.

Placed during two years of the fellowship: In year I of the fellowship the fellows will be placed in Kapadvanj, Gujarat, India. For year II the fellows will be placed in a location of their choice among the places where we function depending on the area of specialization.

Stipend: The remuneration for the fellowship will be 18000 INR + Accommodation + Travel reimbursement on actuals.

Accommodation: The fellows will be provided with the accommodation at their base location on a sharing basis.

Support in terms of mentorship and guidance: The fellows will be provided with regular support during the course of their fellowship. They will also get the support sessions with the field experts. We will provide support in ideation and implementation of fellows’ projects. Each fellow will be assigned a mentor who will provide them support in their fellowship journey.

Options opened for post fellowship:

The fellowship will equip fellows to be a part of the sports for the development and overall sports eco-system in India as well as abroad.

After completion of their fellowship the fellows will have the opportunity to work on curriculum development of sports in schools, work on high performance sports, sports management, sports entrepreneurship, sports for people with disability, and sports with early years etc.

The two years of fellowship will provide the fellows with exposure that will enable them to innovate and work towards equitable sports development.

The Sports for Transformation
Fellowship selection process