Our impact
Nine years of work, measured in schools, coaches and children.
Since 2017, S4UA has worked with special schools across Maharashtra so that children with intellectual and developmental disabilities can play sport regularly, with trained coaches, the right equipment and suitable spaces. This page shows what that work has reached so far, what is happening now, and what has changed for the schools and children involved.
- Reporting period: 2017 to 2026
- Figures updated October 2026
The evidence
What the work has reached, and what is happening now.
We separate two kinds of figures: the total reach of our work since 2017, and the activity running in the current school year.
Cumulative reach
2017 to 2026Every school, child and coach counted once, across all years of S4UA's work.
- 45+
special schools reached
- 2,000+
children supported
- 60+
coaches and teacher-coaches trained
- 30+
schools given sports equipment
- 25+
sports events and meets organised
- 3
sensory rooms completed, with a fourth in progress
Current activity
2025 to 2026 school yearWork running this school year. These figures are part of the cumulative totals above, not in addition to them.
- 18schools running regular sports sessions
- 450+children taking part each week
- 20coaches and teacher-coaches currently active
- 2projects under way: a sensory room in Ulhasnagar and a skills pilot in Dhule
Figures come from S4UA's programme records and school reports. They describe reach and activity, not the outcome of any single programme, campaign or donation.
Stories of progress
What progress looks like in a school, a district and a child's life.
Three examples of what changed, told through where things started, what S4UA did and where things stand now.
Umang Special School
Ghatkopar, Mumbai- Before
- Therapy sessions ran in a corner of a shared classroom, with very little equipment.
- What S4UA did
- Helped plan and equip a dedicated sensory and therapy room, with Muthoot's support.
- Now
- The school's therapists run guided sessions in the room three times a week.
Special schools in Dhule
Dhule district- Before
- Few special schools in the district ran regular sport, and most had no trained coach on staff.
- What S4UA did
- Trained teacher-coaches from 15 schools and set up district coaching support, with Ajmera's support.
- Now
- All 15 schools hold weekly sports sessions led by their own staff.
Aarav, 14
Thane district (name changed)- Before
- Aarav found group activities difficult and rarely joined in at school.
- What S4UA did
- His school's teacher-coach, trained by S4UA, brought him into weekly athletics sessions.
- Now
- He trains twice a week and won silver in the 50m at the S4UA inter-school sports meet.
Results by programme
What each programme has delivered so far.
Cumulative figures for each programme, 2017 to 2026, with its current status. Each programme page explains the work in full.
Sports & Athlete Development
Ongoing- 2,000+children supported
- 25+events and meets
- 12schools at the latest sports meet
Regular sessions in partner schools, plus inter-school events where children compete at their own level.
Explore Sports & Athlete Development-
Coach Training & District Support
Ongoing- 60+coaches and teacher-coaches trained
- 2districts with coaching support: Palghar and Dhule
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Sensory & Therapy Rooms
Ongoing projects- 3rooms completed
- 1room in progress, Ulhasnagar
- 4schools in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane
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School Infrastructure
Partly planned- 30+schools given sports equipment
- Plannedlarger sports and residential facilities, none complete yet
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Livelihoods & Independence
Developing- 15young adults in the Dhule skills pilot
- 1pilot partner: Kapdane Khadi aur Gramodyog Sanstha
Geographical reach
8 districts reached across Maharashtra.
S4UA works with schools and communities across urban, rural and tribal contexts in Maharashtra. Activities vary according to local needs.
Urban
City schools and communities.
Rural
Schools where access can be limited.
Tribal
Communities where local capacity matters.
S4UA aims to reach every tribal area of Maharashtra. This is an ambition we are working towards, not current coverage.
- Mumbai City
- Mumbai Suburban
- Palghar
- Thane
- Pune
- Solapur
- Dhule
- Raigad
S4UA's activities differ by location. The districts shown represent its geographical reach, not a claim that every programme operates in every district.
Collaboration
A shared effort, built with schools and communities.
S4UA works alongside schools and communities, with contributions from people and organisations who share its belief in inclusion and participation. The results on this page were made possible by supporters including Rotary Seacoast, Muthoot, Sun Petro, TTEC, Inner Wheel, ARC Chemicals, SBM and Ajmera.
- Special schools and educators
- Coaches and teacher-coaches
- Families
- Local communities
- Supporters and organisations
- Volunteers and professionals
The next chapter
There is more work to do. And more possibility to create.
45+ schools reached is a start. Many special schools in Maharashtra still have no regular sport, no trained coach and no suitable space. A great deal of work has begun. Many barriers remain.
You can be part of what comes next: by learning more about the work, supporting it, exploring a partnership or introducing S4UA to others who believe every child deserves to take part.
Take the next step
Help create more opportunities to play, learn and grow.
Explore the work in more depth, contribute to its next chapter or start a conversation with the S4UA team.