Purpose
Sport, school and community
Funding educational and recreational activities, with particular emphasis on tennis, in connection with primary and secondary schools.
Training and inclusion
Tennis Welcome Initiative
“every child has the right to participate in sport”
1989 - United Nations Convention
2009 Treaty of Lisbon
Objectives
Creating opportunities
- Offer young people opportunities for change through free access to sport linked to school education programmes;
- Strengthen cooperation and support with local institutions in the sports and cultural sectors.
Supply of sports equipment
Technical equipment where it is needed
Activities are organised according to the needs of each community involved. The supply of clothing and technical equipment (rackets, balls and mini-tennis nets) remains a priority.
Given the significant international shipping costs for equipment, including customs duties, we are exploring less expensive solutions. Despite the technical challenges, we have confirmation that the initiative is achieving its goal of social inclusion, so we are on the right track.
For us, the involvement of leading players and sports managers is essential to ensure adequate fundraising, and we thank everyone who is helping us.
Recreational activities
Tennis accessible to everyone
These initiatives allow participants to attend free tennis courses led by instructors in the communities we support locally.
The courses are dedicated to children from the most disadvantaged families and include the provision of sportswear and tennis rackets.
Training
Training new local leaders
Tennis for Africa selects young people over the age of 18 to receive training at qualified sports facilities in Italy.
Support the initiative
Help us bring sport and opportunities
Equipment, training and free access to sport can become tangible tools for inclusion.