Cocky van Dam

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

@decisionmaker_1 @maitrayana Congratulations @KalyaniSubrama2 @maitrayana for a great cover story in @Decisionmaker_1. You're leading the way!

[Maitrayana Charity Foundation @maitrayana]

"The power of sport is in creating safe spaces for girls to become comfortable with their bodies and in their own skin" - Kalyani Subramanyam, NGAGE 2021

#FarakPadtaHai #DurgaIndiaOfficial #Maitrayana #SafeSpaces #YPI

[Maitrayana Charity Foundation @maitrayana]

"If more girls become players and coaches, then many more girls will see themselves represented in public playgrounds and that will encourage them to claim their space and right to play"
- Kalyani Subramanyam, NGAGE 2021
#FarakPadtaHai #DurgaIndiaOfficial #Maitrayana #SafeSpace

[Maitrayana Charity Foundation @maitrayana]

We are Maitrayana and our vision is to leverage the power of sports to build a gender equal society in which girls and women can exercise their rights.

Stay tuned to know more about us and our work!

#Maitrayana #YoungPeoplesInitiative #YPI #SportForDevelopment #Leadership

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

Thanks all for this energizing discussion! @ProSportDev @frnadal @gnwLisa @slumsoccer @FundacionLaLiga @FVICENTEFERRER

[Anantapur Sports Academy @ASA_RDT]

Thank you all for participating and sharing your incredible work, thoughts and views on ‘Gender & Sport’. We appreciate your participation and wish you the best as you continue your work towards a gender-just world through sport!
#EqualPlay
#FootballPeople
@farenet

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

Currently we are facing the fact that parents are more than ever cautious to let their daughters go out and play. These restrictions have impacted girls more than any other group. @Naz_Foundation @FundacionLaLiga @FVICENTEFERRER @ProSportDev @slumsoccer

[Suheil F. Tandon @SuheilTandon]

An important aspect would be to recognize & understand what impact the pandemic has had on women & girls, then (re)design & (re)start programs to address issues that the pandemic might have exacerbated

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

COVID-19 has disrupted the implementation of our programmes. It has been a setback in terms of girls' right to education, safety etc. Girls have also least access to digital devises so engaging with them online has been very difficult. @Naz_Foundation @ProSportDev @slumsoccer

[Anantapur Sports Academy @ASA_RDT]

Here is Question 5:

Did COVID-19 disrupt your program delivery, especially the work related to gender equality? If yes, how?

#EqualPlay
#FootballPeople

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

@gnwLisa @ASA_RDT @farenet @SuheilTandon @FVF_Madrid @FVICENTEFERRER @FundacionLaLiga @abhijeetbarse @slumsoccer @frnadal @Naz_Foundation @ProSportDev Absolutely. Let's not forget to have fun! When girls don't enjoy sports you can't even thinks about achieving any impact with your programme!

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

We also need to realize that in order for girls to be able to access those equal opportunities we need to take an extra step to enable them to seize those opportunities. That is the case in sport and beyond sport.

[Anantapur Sports Academy @ASA_RDT]

Here is Question 4 :

How does ensuring equal opportunities in sport/football participation for boys and girls impact beyond sport?

#EqualPlay
@farenet

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

@ProSportDev @FundacionLaLiga @frnadal @SuheilTandon @abhijeetbarse @slumsoccer @FVICENTEFERRER Our programme builds girls confidence to challenge gender norms and inequality in other areas in their lives.

[Anantapur Sports Academy @ASA_RDT]

We welcome you all to the 1st session of ‘Gender & Sport’ Tweet Chat, as we celebrate #FootballPeople Weeks along with @farenet and @fundacionlaliga, with a goal to promote gender equality through #Sport.

#EqualPlay

Here is Question 1:

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

Absolutely true @frnadal. There is no better way to challenge this than girls playing sport and showing their ability and confidence.

[Fundación Rafa Nadal @frnadal]

@ASA_RDT @abhijeetbarse @CockyvanDam @ProSportDev @gnwLisa @slumsoccer @Naz_Foundation @FVICENTEFERRER @SuheilTandon The main challenge is to face cultural beliefs and traditions regarding the role of girls and women. During these years, we have intervened where there is no support to continue playing sport/tennis when they are already young or adolescent #EqualPlay #Sportimpact #Sportpeople

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

Sport takes place in public spaces and challenges gender norms there and then. It a is very powerfull tool. It can lead to immediate changes in attitudes which can trigger other positive changes. #FootballPeople #EqualPay @Naz_Foundation

[Anantapur Sports Academy @ASA_RDT]

Here is Question 3:
Do you believe access to sport/football alone can help to overcome existing gender inequalities?

#EqualPlay

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

@gnwLisa @ASA_RDT Let's get in touch: Naz runs a successful sport for development programme which is run by young female leaders.

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

Gender stereotypes and the attitudes of people about what girls can and can't do are the main challenges. Girls are not encouraged to access their rights and fulfill their potential. #FootballPeople #EqualPay @Naz_Foundation

[Anantapur Sports Academy @ASA_RDT]

Here is Question 2:

What are the challenges you face in your area of work while promoting gender equality?

#EqualPlay

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

@ASA_RDT @farenet @FundacionLaLiga @abhijeetbarse @gnwLisa @ProSportDev @frnadal @Naz_Foundation @slumsoccer @FVICENTEFERRER @sportanddev Naz and its partners reach out to more than 25,000 adolescent girls and young women with its life skills and sport programme aimed at empowering them in a just and equal society.

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

@ProSportDev @ASA_RDT @farenet @FundacionLaLiga @abhijeetbarse @gnwLisa @frnadal @Naz_Foundation @slumsoccer @FVICENTEFERRER @sportanddev @MFF @Pria Agree, sport can even do it not so subtle!

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

@Naz_Foundation focuses on working with girls and their lack of access to and leadership in sport. Our work with boys is a aimed at facilitating this. #FootballPeople #EqualPay

[Anantapur Sports Academy @ASA_RDT]

We welcome you all to the 1st session of ‘Gender & Sport’ Tweet Chat, as we celebrate #FootballPeople Weeks along with @farenet and @fundacionlaliga, with a goal to promote gender equality through #Sport.

#EqualPlay

Here is Question 1:

[Women Win @Women_Win]

In the run-up to 11 October, the International #DayoftheGirl, Women Win will be sharing the stories from incredible girls breaking stereotypes and barriers. Meet Bharti, a young girl who discovered the power of netball to further develop her strength.
📸@Naz_Foundation

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

@Women_Win Online protocols, training of staff and always being aware that there could be others in the room!

[Cocky van Dam @CockyvanDam]

@RachanaRithu @Naz_Foundation I'm happy that your part of it!