international / Kochi, India
Run Kochi
An annual sports camp in partnership with Sporty Kochi, The Fourth Wave Foundation, and Sutherland Global, bringing hundreds of children together through sport and community in India.
what is Run Kochi?
Building community, one stride at a time
Run Kochi is an annual sports camp that brings hundreds of children ages 7-14 together through sport in Kochi, India. The program pilot kicks off August 15, 2026, serving 250 kids from across the community. A full seven-day camp follows in 2027.
Throughout the camp, every child receives two meals and an afternoon snack each day, along with health education, community resources, and daily sports-driven teachings rooted in Indian cultural values. Alongside able-bodied participants, children with disabilities from the Assisi Special School take the field from day one.
more than a camp
Everything a kid needs, in one week
Health education
Empowering every kid
Working with The Fourth Wave Foundation, we provide feminine hygiene education and supplies for female participants, while male participants learn about respect, safety, and staying free from substance use.
Food & water
Fueling the day
We serve two meals and an afternoon snack each day of camp. Healthy fueling is woven into the program, teaching kids that physical activity and good nutrition go hand in hand.
Value-based learning
More than a sport
Every day of camp centers on a community-identified value: Teamwork, Resilience, Problem Solving, Health & Wellness, and Good Turn. Sports are the vehicle for lessons that last a lifetime.
Activity
A safe space to play
With physical education under-prioritized in local schools, Run Kochi creates a safe, structured, and welcoming space for kids to get active. Passionate local coaches teach stretching, running, and the fundamentals of sport.
Inclusion
Every ability, one team
Children with disabilities from the Assisi Special School participate alongside able-bodied children from day one. Working with local physical and occupational therapists, programming is designed to include and integrate kids of all abilities.
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Together we can.
together we can.
Help us bring Run Kochi to life
Donations go directly to the program: hot meals, health education, sports equipment, and a team that shows up for every kid in Kochi. Your tax-deductible gift makes it happen.