Indian Sporting Legends and Business Leaders Come Together to Support Families in Need of Decent Housing at NGO Habitat for Humanity India’s 6^th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

• 86 participants, including Indian sporting legends – Shiv Kapur, a four-time Asian Tour-winning golfer and 2002 Arjuna Awardee; Mr. Murali Kartik and Mr. S. Badrinath, former Indian cricketers turned commentators; and Mr. Murali Vijay, former Indian cricketer – joined this year's tournament to support Habitat for Humanity’s vision of building a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
• The past five editions of the charity golf tournaments have helped more than 300 low-income families achieve strength, stability and self-reliance through housing and related interventions. Among these, 35 families have built new homes, 185 families have gained access to water, 65 families have been trained in disaster risk management and 28 families along with five schools now have access to solar energy.
• Since 1983, Habitat for Humanity India has transformed the lives of over 3.6 million Indians through interventions in the areas of housing, WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) and disaster response.

Mumbai, 10^th March 2025: The 6^th Habitat for Humanity Annual Charity Golf Tournament concluded successfully at the prestigious Willingdon Sports Club in Mumbai, bringing together India’s top corporate leaders, renowned sports personalities and golf enthusiasts to support Habitat for Humanity India’s mission of building secure and stable housing for marginalised families.

This year’s edition saw the participation of 86 golfers rallying for the cause, alongside some of India’s top sporting legends, including Mr. Shiv Kapur, a four-time Asian Tour-winning golfer and 2002 Arjuna Awardee; Mr. Murali Vijay, former Indian cricketer; Mr. Murali Kartik and Mr. S. Badrinath, former Indian cricketers turned commentators. They were joined by prominent corporate leaders such as Mr. Gopal Ramakrishnan (Managing Director, Goodrich Maritime), Mr. Hemang Dharamshi (Managing Director, Dharamshi Securities), Mr. Arjun Nohwar (Country General Manager, India and South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery), and Ms. Dierdre D’Cunha (Director - Teryair Equipment Pvt. Ltd.), all united in their commitment to driving social change.

Through the 6^th Habitat Charity Golf Tournament, Habitat for Humanity India reaffirmed its mission of building homes, communities and hope. Held just ahead of International Women’s Day, it also highlighted the role of women in transforming communities through homeownership. Habitat for Humanity India continues to empower families, especially women-led households, by providing access to safe and stable housing.

Shiv Kapur shared his thoughts on the event, saying, “It is an honour to be part of the Habitat Charity Golf Tournament that goes beyond the game of golf and makes a real impact on people’s lives. Sport has the power to unite, inspire and drive positive change and the Habitat Charity Golf Tournament is a perfect example of that. Knowing that our participation today will help families build secure homes makes this event truly special. I applaud Habitat for Humanity India for their unwavering commitment to this cause and look forward to supporting their mission in the years to come.”

Expressing his gratitude to all participants, Mr. Anand Kumar Bolimera, National Director, Habitat for Humanity India, said, “The Habitat Charity Golf Tournament is more than just a sporting event. Over the past six years, it has grown into a symbol of hope, transforming the lives of more than 300 families across India. We are deeply grateful to the sports icons and corporate leaders who have joined hands with us to champion this cause. As the tournament took place ahead of International Women’s Day, it also reinforces our commitment to empowering women through housing, helping them create a brighter future for themselves, their families and their communities.”

He further added, “To date, Habitat for Humanity India has helped over 57,000 families build or improve a place they can call home. This year, we are rallying support to build homes for tribal families in Palghar, Maharashtra, furthering our commitment to the Government’s vision of ‘Housing for All.’ The 6^th edition of Habitat Charity Golf has helped us move closer to our vision of building a world where everyone has a secure home.”

The 6^th edition of the Habitat for Humanity Charity Golf Tournament was powered by Rustomjee and supported by Warner Bros. Discovery, Minosha India Limited, ValueQuest Investment Advisors Pvt. Ltd., Transformia Advisors LLP, Ramakrishnan Foundation, Chemical Process Piping Pvt. Limited; along with Out of Office by Cleartrip as the Travel Partner, Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai as the Hospitality Partner, StayVista and GolfTripz as the Holiday Partners, The Pant Project and Shankarlal Kamala Devi Singhee Foundation as the Apparel Partners, Fabcars as the Transportation Partner, Zaverchand Sports as the Equipment Partner and Axplore Holidays. 

About Habitat for Humanity India:

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity India began in 1983 as a grassroots effort. The housing organisation has since grown to become a leading housing nonprofit that has helped over 57,000 underprivileged families in India build or improve a place they can call home. Through its housing, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) and disaster risk reduction and response programmes, Habitat for Humanity India has positively impacted the lives of more than 3.6 million people. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, donate or volunteer, visit www.habitatindia.org

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