Ajit Yadav
Founder, Udaan
Ajit Yadav knows exactly what it costs to chase a sporting dream without support. He has spent the last five years ensuring no child in Jaunpur has to find out.
Ajit Yadav
's story
Sport was Ajit's obsession from Class 5, but the system kept closing doors: his father pulled him out of state-level selection to focus on academics, and when he found his calling in shooting, a single rifle cost more than his family could afford. Though he never got to live his dream, he has refused to let go of the mission.
The work that
Ajit Yadav
puts in
Ajit now trains 50 children every year, 25 girls and 25 boys aged 8 to 16, across caste and religion, asking only for talent and hunger. Most cannot afford the sport on their own. After significant persuasion, he secures a four-year commitment from parents, including those from communities where girls playing sport is still considered taboo.
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top impact areas
Provided access to structured athletics training (94%)
Promoted healthier lifestyles through regular physical activity (85%)
Challenged social barriers and improved freedom, confidence or mobility in the community (36%)
Athletes
Athletes
report positive
impact on their lives
Impact of the work
According to Ajit, in the last one year, six of his athletes qualified for district and state games, with one winning multiple medals at the inter-university level. He and his two coaches run morning and evening sessions for 50 student athletes every single day, sourcing equipment and gear through his networks to ensure cost is never a barrier to participation. The parents of his athletes hold him accountable for their children's sporting futures, a responsibility he takes seriously.
What your funds will unlock
Your support will help Ajit get 50 more children into the program and push at least 20 athletes to state and national levels. He will use future funding to provide steady incomes for his coaches, and find a way to give his athletes the diet that track demands but their families cannot afford.
Will you join forces with Ajit to help young athletes in Jaunpur realise their full potential?
Review of capabilities
Voices from the movement
Testimonials from the workers that work alongside our leaders
Santosh Kumar Yadav
Coach
"Sabse pehle vishvaas bana paaye hain samuday ke logon ke saath. Uske vajah se bacchon ko alag alag jagah khelne ke liye le ja sakte hain."
Rohit
Volunteer
"Har jaati, dharm ke logon ke saath kaam karte hain. Adhik se adhik logon ko jodna aur jagruk karna unka lakshya hai."
Vouched for by —
Independent references who have experienced a leader's work first hand.
“Ek ladki pole vault karna chahti thi. Uske ghar waale usko bilkul support nahi karte the. Lekin usko medal mila, aur ghar waalon ka man badal gaya. Yeh badlaav Ajit ji ki wajah se aaya."
