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A multi-sports training camp in Patrokhola Tea garden, Kamalganj, Moulovibazar on 3-6th January 2018.  The aim of the sports camp is to give proper opportunities to learn and experience different sports for the child, youth and girls belong to tea garden labour families. Rugby training was given for the youth lives around the patrokola tea garden.  The age range was from approximately 14 to 25 years. 65 youth and adults participated in rugby training.  Girls age from 13-18years get football training. 32 girls participated in all the sessions. Futebol Da Forca method has been used to empower girls through football. Children age from 5-12years got the opportunities to learn Dodgeball. 48 children participated in the camp.

Rohingya refugees are often seen as victims of circumstances beyond their control, but SHI wanted to show another story to be told about them – a story of strength, determination and have fun. Dream together, Sports for all programme is all about using the power of sport to unite people and help to build a peaceful and better world. SHI is organised three days long inclusive sports festival for Rohingya Refugees children from 17-19^th December 2017at Balukhali refugee Camp one. It was festival of two days multi-sports training and last day competition among 427 children represent 11 Mukti schools and Save the Children school. SHI aimed to provide an avenue to the Rohingya refugees to engage in sports activities to enhance physical and psychological fitness and aims to raise awareness about inclusive sports among the people.

Sports for Hope and independence (SHI) led Rugby Development Clinic in Malumghat, Cox’s Bazar on October 14-16, 2017 was made possible by funding from Chowdhury Shahabuddin Ahmed. Memorial Christian High school provided the participants. The Rugby camp attendees 23 girls, 29 boys studying in Class Six, Seven and Nine. The age range was from approximately eleven years to sixteen years. The camp covered four days of theory and practical elements. Initially, the camp started with the plan that the trainer will train basic skills training drills and basic game practice. After seeing the amazing improvement on second-day practice and good awareness of drills, the camp was focused on several key components of performance individual skills, understand the position, unit work and understanding defence strategies, awareness of strength and conditioning.

DodgeBall: On the first-day afternoon some primary school children came to SHI’s founder to request her to allow them to participate in Rugby camp. Soon they found Rugby ball is too heavy to play. SHI decided to train them in Dodgeball and started training with the soft plastic ball. 22primary school students participated in dodgeball training. Among them16 were girls and 6 were boys. Age range: 4-12 years old. In general observations, they loved this game and according to them, this is a very enjoyable game.

On the last day of the camp, there was a rugby competition for girls and boys and sports festival which was open for all 53 participants participated in that festival. We trained Physical teacher of the school to continue the rugby training. Head of Administration and School Managing committee was present at the sports festival.

This highly interactive Rugby camp was run by Mr. Anamur Rahman (Coach, Chittagang Divisional Army). Initially the camp started with the plan that the trainer will train basic skills training drills and basic game practice. After seeing the amazing improvement on second day practice and good awareness of drills, camp was focused on several key components of performance individual skills , understand position, unit work and understanding defense strategies, awareness of strength and conditioning. On the last day of the camp there was rugby competition for girls and boys and sports festival which was open for all 53 participants participated on that festival. We trained Physical teacher of the school to continue the rugby training. Head of Administration and School Managing committee was present in sports festival.

A Sports for Hope and independence (SHI) led Rugby Development Clinic in Betaga , Bagerhat, on October 4-7, 2017 was made possible by funding from Chowdhury Shahabuddin Ahmed.Betaga Adarsha Girls High school provided the participants. Rugby camp attendees 34 girls, 53boys with a variety of Socioeconomic backgrounds. The age range was from approximately ten years to twenty-four years.

This highly interactive Rugby camp was run by Mr. Abdul Karim. Initially, The camp started with the plan that the trainer will train basic skills training drills and basic game practice. but the participants were so much interested that they watched rugby skills training on Youtube and practice individually. after seeing the amazing improvement on second days practice. the third day of the camp was focused on several key components of performance individuals skills development, understand position, unit work and understanding defence strategies, awareness of strength and conditioning. on the last day of the camp, there was rugby competition for girls and boys and community sports festival which was open for all 157 participants participated in that festival.

Sports for Hope and independence (SHI) led Rugby and inclusive sports development Clinic in Modhupur, Tangail, on 16-19^th September 2017 was made possible by funding from Chowdhury Shahabuddin Ahmed. Rugby training was provided in Shainamari and Joynagacha Village and Phirgacha Saint Paul’s High School. Inclusive sports training was Protibondhi Daycare School. 90 males and 50 girls have participated in the Rugby Camp. The age range was from approximately eight years to twenty-nine years. Rugby Trainers were nationally recognized level 1 Coach. The camp covered four days of theory and practical elements with topics ranging from the History of Rugby, Recruitment. 18 children with Disability (11boys and 7girls) has participated in Inclusive sports training among them 13 cerebral palsies. 1 down syndrome, 2 intellectually disabled and 2 physically disabled. On the last day of the camp, there was a rugby competition for girls and boys. Three rugby teams both men and women participated in round robin league format. A community sports festival held on the last day of training 237 people participated in the event and nearby primary school also participate in the festival.

Sports for Hope and Independence (SHI) has given a very small amount of financial support to 60  severely flood affected families at Natuarpara, Kazipur, Shirajgong

Wheelchair rugby Clinic was held in April 4-7^th 2017 at Sheikh Russel Roller Skating Stadium. It was the first time this kind of training held in South Asia. It was four days of theoretical and practical training.7 International Wheelchair Rugby Federation delegates came to train potential future trainers and players from different organizations from Bangladesh and Nepal. Sports for Hope & Independence (SHI) and Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) jointly hosted the event.