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Stay up to date with the latest from Hi 5 Youth Foundation. From program highlights and community stories to events and milestones, this space shares how our work continues to impact children and communities across India.

Each update offers a closer look at our programs, partnerships, and the journeys of the young people we support.

Finding Heart on a Basketball Court in MumbaiBlogFinding Heart on a Basketball Court in Mumbai
February 22, 2021

Finding Heart on a Basketball Court in Mumbai

  “The simple and astonishing truth about India and Indian people is that when you go there, and deal with them, your heart always guides you more wisely than your...
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Behind the Scenes – what happens in Hi 5 when 30+ teams participate in tournaments:BlogBehind the Scenes – what happens in Hi 5 when 30+ teams participate in tournaments:
February 22, 2021

Behind the Scenes – what happens in Hi 5 when 30+ teams participate in tournaments:

Hi 5 is one of the largest grassroots programs in the world. Participation in tournaments is a “mega event” every time in Hi 5. People often wonder how difficult it...
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Sneha GalaniBlogWhy Basketball
July 4, 2019

Why Basketball

Basketball teaches one how to be a team player— it is a social sport. We know that there is a relatively large population of India that does not have access...
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A Billion People, One Goal – Covid19 brings India TogetherBlogA Billion People, One Goal – Covid19 brings India Together
July 3, 2019

A Billion People, One Goal – Covid19 brings India Together

With the COVID-19 outbreak, India’s coordinated action is being effectively implemented at the Central, State and Village Panchayat levels. At Hi 5, our team is spread all over the country,...
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Importance of excellence in BasketballBlogImportance of excellence in Basketball
May 24, 2017

Importance of excellence in Basketball

The earnestness to excel at basketball is one of our philosophies. Our goal is to give our 100% to make sure that our students achieve greatness not only in life...
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Gender and Basketball at Hi 5BlogGender and Basketball at Hi 5
May 24, 2017

Gender and Basketball at Hi 5

At Hi 5, we give both boys and girls equal opportunity to grow and learn. We stress on keeping teams on a 50:50 ratio (it’s hard to maintain that balance...
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Life Skills Students Learn Through Basketball at Hi 5BlogLife Skills Students Learn Through Basketball at Hi 5
May 24, 2017

Life Skills Students Learn Through Basketball at Hi 5

At Hi 5, we want to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children through the game of basketball, where sports is not the medium but the platform for...
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Curriculum and Coaches!BlogThe Two C’s of Hi 5 Curriculum and Coaches!
May 24, 2017

The Two C’s of Hi 5 Curriculum and Coaches!

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Why Did We Choose BasketballBlogWhy Did We Choose Basketball
May 24, 2017

Why Did We Choose Basketball

Here’s a note from one of our co-founders, Usha Sundar, that throws light on why Hi 5 Youth Foundation chose basketball as the sport for Hi 5 Youth Foundation: “Now...
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Founding StoryBlogFounding Story
May 24, 2017

Founding Story

By: Radhakrishnan Sundar Welcome to Hi 5 Youth Foundation! We’re incredibly happy to know that you want to know more about our NGO. Here’s a note from one of our...
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