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On the 14th and 15th September, PSD, in partnership with The Upamanyu Mallik Initiatives, hosted the 2nd Annual Upamanyu Mallik Cricket Tournament in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. This mixed-gender event, honoring the memory of our dear friend and cricket enthusiast Upamanyu Mallik, brought together 82 young people (50% girls) for two days of cricket. U-14 and U-17 teams from local partner schools competed, and we also welcomed 8 young players (50% girls) from HOPE KOLKATA FOUNDATION, a Kolkata-based organization serving underserved communities. The tournament was a joyful celebration of cricket's transformative power, filled with laughter and camaraderie.

On 03rd September, our Team Lead: Projects and Partnerships, Rohan Pereira, spoke during TAFISA - The Association For International Sport for All’s Mission 2030 Webinar on “Monitoring and Evaluation in Sport for All” attracted attendees from around the globe, with over 600 registrations. During the session, Rohan highlighted PSD's approach to M&E, emphasizing how we utilize qualitative narratives to effectively communicate and showcase our impact across various services. You can check out highlights of the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gcK9J69B You can watch the recording of the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gPEMfyj3

We are thrilled to announce the launch of new batches for Level 1 of our Sport for Change Certification Program! Following the success of our pilot in New Delhi, we are excited to expand to three additional cities. Secure your spot now by filling out the application form: https://lnkd.in/dHju_mKx For any inquiries, please contact us at psd.projects@prosportdev.in #SportForAll #SportForChange

We are excited to announce our partnership with Patang India, an organization dedicated to the holistic development of youth in Western Odisha. Together, we will craft key procedures and strategies to ensure the successful execution of the Samata Cup, Patang India's annual mixed-gender football tournament in Sambalpur, Odisha. The 2024 Samata Cup is scheduled to take place from November 11th to 16th. Suheil Tandon Dr. Rita Mishra

🟣 We hosted a team from GSK in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha as part of a co-learning and collaboration program 🟣 PSD celebrated National Sports Day with a series of engaging games and activities across six partner schools in our Community Sports Program in Bhubaneshwar 🟣 We launched our Annual Report for 2023-24, marking a decade of progress since our inception Read highlights from August 2024 in our latest newsletter👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/ga93MyHV

We are thrilled to release our annual report for the Kickoff Scholarship Program in partnership with KickOff Solutions. Explore the report to discover the diverse activities our young scholars participated in throughout the year. Access the report here: https://lnkd.in/gyyKBxNY

This #NationalSportsDay, let’s celebrate the heroes not just on the field, but behind the scenes! These incredible individuals are transforming Indian sports, making it more inclusive, accessible, and empowering. Swipe to discover their stories and the impact they’re making >> We know there are many more inspiring stories out there. Tag someone who you think deserves recognition for their impact on Indian sports! #Sports #IndianSports #Changemakers #India [National Sports Day, India, sports, inspiring stories, changemakers, Inspiration]

Over the course of this week, in celebration of National Sports Day (29th August), PSD organized events across 6 partner schools, engaging 244 enthusiastic participants in fun activities such as Zumba dance and relay races. The celebration was further enriched by the support of 18 parents, making it a true reflection of community engagement and sporting spirit. Simply Sport Foundation

From August 22nd to 24th, 2024, our partners from Gramin Shiksha Kendra (GSK) visited Bhubaneswar, Odisha. They engaged with our program participants, school principals, and teachers on the 22nd, followed by a two-day forum theater workshop. The GSK team provided valuable insights on the fundamentals of forum theater, community engagement, skit planning, and performance techniques. The PSD Bhubaneswar team plans to apply these learnings to enhance community interaction and stakeholder engagement. #Collaboration #Colearning #Communityengagement Global Fund for Children

On September 03rd, Rohan Pereira, PSD's Team Lead for Projects and Partnerships, will be speaking in TAFISA - The Association For International Sport for All’s Mission 2030 webinar, 'Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact in Sport for All: How It Can Help You.' This session will shed light on the importance of monitoring, evaluation, and shared impact, focusing on both quantitative data and narratives of personal and community experiences. Register here to participate in the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gRdM8t6t