03/08/2026
20 fellows from 9 states came together in Kapadvanj with different experiences, emotions and expectations, but with one shared purpose: to understand how sport can become a meaningful force for social change.
From 1st to 15th July, the Sports for Transformation Fellowship Cohort 4 began its journey with an induction rooted in learning, reflection and connection. The cohort, comprising 11 women and 9 men, explored the larger Sport for Development ecosystem while engaging deeply with physical literacy, child rights, gender equality, child protection, the POCSO Act, leadership and the DSF curriculum.
The learning also moved beyond classrooms. Through school visits, interactions with teachers and students, a tour of Kapadvanj and team-based activities, the fellows began to understand the communities and environments they will soon work within.
There were moments of curiosity, honest conversations, shared laughter and emotional reflection. Slowly, a group of individuals began becoming a team, building trust and discovering the responsibility that comes with working closely with children and communities. It was about preparing them to listen with empathy, lead with sensitivity and create spaces where every child feels safe, included and encouraged to grow.
As Cohort 4 steps into the fellowship journey ahead, they carry with them new knowledge, stronger relationships and a shared commitment to creating lasting change through sport.
We warmly welcome the 20 fellows of Cohort 4 and wish them courage, compassion and purpose for the journey ahead. 💛
[Sports for Transformation, Sport for Development, Fellowship Programme, Youth Leadership, Physical Literacy, Child Rights, Gender Equality, Social Change Through Sport, Dani Sports Foundation]
