The DGF...creating opportunities for young people to grow and pursue their dreams.

The Daren Ganga Foundation (DGF) was founded in 2007 and launched in 2009, to create opportunities for talented young people to grow, develop their skills and maximize their potential. It is the brainchild of Daren Ganga, former West Indies and Trinidad and Tobago cricketer, who was moved to create this eponymous organisation in order to create a platform for motivating and coaching youngsters to pursue their dreams.

The purpose of the DGF is to provide developmental opportunities for young people, supporting the realization of their full potential. The DGF executes this mission through its ongoing scholarship programmes, mentorship series, sports camps and financial assistance.

  The DGF is unique in both its intent and execution, in that its mission and vision are achieved through two strategic channels: the scholarship programme and the annual sports camps. Unlike other Foundations which raise funds which are then distributed to various causes, the DGF plans, coordinates and delivers these programmes itself, through its core and affiliate staff. The Foundation’s work is meticulously managed and streamlined, to ensure that all outreach activities positively on the lives of children, their families and by extension their communities. This, in essence, is the vision of the DGF: to motivate and inspire young people to reach for the stars, to become responsible citizens and to become agents of change in their communities, even from a very young age.

Our Team

  • Daren Ganga

    Daren Ganga

    Executive Chairman

    Daren Ganga is a former West Indies and Trinidad & Tobago cricketer, and widely regarded as the most successful captain in T&T cricket history. He is also a Sports Ambassador for the Government, and continues to work in the area of Sport Development.

  • Sheldon Ganga

    Sheldon Ganga

    President

    Sheldon Ganga is an engineer by profession and shares his brothers' passion for cricket and youth development.

  • Rishi Moonan

    Rishi Moonan

    Vice President

    Rishi is General Manager at Horizon Environment Services Ltd. His consistent high-quality project management, financial management and planning skills enhances the vision of the Daren Ganga Foundation

  • Sherwin Ganga

    Sherwin Ganga

    Treasurer

    Sherwin is a Trinidad and Tobago cricketer and businessman, who works assiduously alongside his brothers in executing the vision of the DGF.

  • Ryerson Bhagoo

    Ryerson Bhagoo

    Secretary

    Ryerson Bhagoo is currently HR Analyst at PETROTRIN where his provides his expertise in people resourcing, performance management, training and development and much more. In addition, Mr. Bhagoo was Captain UWI St. Augusting Cricket Team and past Secretary at Charity Football Challengers.

  • Christian Nath

    Christian Nath

    Assistant Secretary

    Christian Nath is COO at Capil's and Company Ltd. He brings to Daren Ganga Foundation his extensive management and leadership skills along with his love of children and voluntary spirit. He earned his Masters in Business Administration from the Lynn University.

  • Ranjeeve Moonan

    Ranjeeve Moonan

    Assistant Treasurer

    Ranjeeve Moonan brings his analytical skill and knowledge to Daren Ganga Foundation. He currently holds the Business System Analyst (E&P) at PETROTRIN. Mr. Moonan was the past Vice President of Charity Football Challengers. He earned his BSc. Information Systems and Management from University of London.

"Growing up with humble circumstances, it was often very difficult to access the resources I needed to purchase equipment and access coaching. I am grateful for the generous souls who helped me along the way. The DGF is my way of giving back, and playing that enabling role in the lives of children"

− Daren Ganga, Executive Chairman

"There is no greater feeling than knowing you have positively impacted on the life of a child. I see the progress of our kids in both their academic and curricular activities and I am honoured to be a part of this Foundation and what it stands for."

− Rishi Moonan, Vice President

"The Daren Ganga Foundation seeks to provide a vehicle for development of less fortunate young people by tapping into available resources, encouraging corporate citizens, mentors, role models, national heroes, professional athletes, coaches and volunteers to partner with the foundation to deliver top class quality programs to our deserving children."

− Sheldon Ganga, President