What we do

Champao Mro Join Sports for Hope and Independence (SHI) and Coaches Across Continents (CAC) as Step-Up athlete.

Step Up athlete program is program of CAC. A tailored made career development program for professional female athletes, with the world leading NGO in sport for development. Designed by athletes for athletes; this program is the first of its kind giving professional.
players the opportunity to gain vital work experience, and develop their social voice and impact, while pursuing
excellence in sport.

Champao Mro is passionate young athlete. Who shared her journey with us

My childhood love has been sports. However, because of how negatively the
public perceives girls participating in sports, society forbids girls from playing. Due
to the fact that I used to play with the lads, I frequently encountered disparaging.
remarks from many sources. After elementary school, I coerced my parents into
enrolling me in a boarding school with females’ sporting opportunities. The
residential school had access to handball courts. So, I began playing handball. At
first, it was challenging because I was used to playing football and cricket, but I
eventually adapted and came to grasp the game. I began competing for my school.
squad in the interschool competition after a given amount of time. gradually
began to represent my district.
I was accepted to Chittagong University’s Bachelor of Sports Science and Physical
Education program for 2019. I’m learning new things and expanding me.
knowledge of sports thanks to this course. In the 2022 Inter University Handball
Championship, our team finished in second place. I recently finished the
Bangladesh Football Federation’s football refereeing course.
Being an indigenous person, I have always desired to improve my community by
providing chances. I want to be the first to challenge the myths surrounding girls.
involvement in sports so that no kids experience exclusion. Sincere thanks to
Sports for Hope and Independence, Coaches Across Continents, and everyone
else who made it possible for me to step up and realize my dream.

Our own Khadiza Khatun has started winning medal in National Archery competitions.

Congratulations Khadiza. It is great to see how sport transform lives and help people to dream big. We are hoping to see her in National jersey soon.

The Homeless World Cup conditioning camp is going on at Sreemangal since 10th May 2023. Players are working intensively to develop own skills and getting used to work as a team. Our sincere gratitude to our Homeless World Cup training partner SAJIDA Foundation for their financial support and Special Thanks to our constant supporter Chowdhury Welfare Trust for logistical support to make this happen. 10 Players has been selected to participate in upcoming Homeless World Cup.

An exhibition football tournament held between Bangladesh Homeless World Cup team (Sports for Hope and Independence Bangladesh) and Footy Hags yesterday at NDE Sports Facility. To make it engaging and participatory the Footy Hags divided their team in Red and Blue , #shiBangladesh divided into yellow and White. Red Team become the champion for their last minute goal against White team. Congratulations Footy Hags.

Our own Pren Chong Mro become the Player of the Tournament. Mário Lemos , Head Coach, Abahani Limited was present as Guest of Honor. Our sincere Gratitude to Footy Hags, Chowdhury Welfare Trust, Loris Morfaux and NDE sports Facility for your kind support to make this happen.

Sports for Hope and Independence Bangladesh observed International Day of Sport for Development and Peace in the following District

1. Moulvi Bazar

2. Hobiganj

3.Kishoreganj

4. Bagerhat

5.Satkhira

6. HWCF Participants from Bandarban.

Sport is a human Right. Let’s Score for the People and for Planet. Some exciting projects on environment is coming up.

Two of our young participants Juthi Chakraborty (Gymnastics) and Shosti Munda got the admission in BKSP . Congratulations to Coach Masum Billah, Arif Billah and Deb Prosad Shil. Sincere gratitude to Chowdhury Welfare Trust for generous financial support to complete the admission procedure.

The first conditioning camp of Homeless World cup successfully finished at Sreemanagal. 25 homeless identified youths from Bagerhat, Satkhira, Kushita, Bandar ban, Kishoreganj and Moulvi bazar participated in 14days camp.

According to Emon Chasha (Moulvi Bazar) ” Because of my family financial condition, I had to stop my education after passing SSC. I have to be part of group. I will try my best to be part of final team.

To know more about the Bangladesh Homeless World Cup team video link below

Mission Homeless World Cup 2023 – YouTube

Nineteen American high school volleyball athletes and coaches from our partner United Kidz Sports Development (UKSD) visited SHI sreemangal office. The team observed international mother language day with SHI players. Played traditional games, wheelchair basketball and visited nearby tea garden together.

Last October, four of our female volleyball players, athletes with disabilities, and coaches traveled to Boston for a 10-day sports exchange. The U.S. Embassy provides engaging opportunities for American and Bangladeshi youth through two-way exchange programs that harness the power of sports, music, visual and performing arts, and cooking to advance tolerance, foster cross-cultural connections, build leadership, and inspire social change.

📸 Photo Credit: Jeremy Shea

An exhibition match at the Dhaka University Central Arena. The Bangladesh Homeless World Cup team defeated the DU students’ team in a friendly match in a tiebreaker after the match ended in a 2-2 stalemate.

SHI Homeless football team is going to representing Bangladesh for the first time in the next Homeless World Cup which going to be held in California, USA from July 6-15.

Blankets is a great way of helping out the community. There are millions of underprivileged who cannot afford even a blanket and suffering during the winter. As part of Sports for Hope and Independence Bangladesh Annual program blanket has been distributed to our players, children and senior citizen in Sreemangal, Bagerhat and kishoreganj.Our sincere gratitude to

1. Chowdhurys, (Sreemangal)

2. Khondokers ( Sreemangal)

3.Ms. Rahnuma Mahmud and Muhammad Benjamin Yameen (Bagerhat)

4.Ms. Tehzeeb Rahman.( Kishoreganj)

for your generous financial support to support the people in need .