Nelson Mandela
Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
ABOUT US
My name is Martine, I was born in Côte d’Ivoire and have lived in various countries where I saw real poverty. I realised how lucky I am to have had opportunities to grow up in a healthy and sporting environment and to have passed this privilege into my children. I still want to help children who don’t have many opportunities to go to school and finish their education, and to grow up healthy on sport fields – because every child deserves a chance to succeed! I hope this foundation will be the way to achieve this dream.
Martine Korthals & Saul Frazer
- Meet the founder of the foundation and the President of the Gambia Tennis Association.
- As a team we want the foundation to grow and secure a future for many children deserving to live a healthy and prosperous life.
SEAF’s contribution to education
SEAF was able to help young woman fulfil their dream of being able to get the certificate in the field they want to succeed and build a future.
Change children’s life through education and sports.
SEAF works with volunteers, there are no intermediaries,
there is no money going to the countries.
All donations go streight to the people that need it the most.
That is the key to our success!
Meet the coaches: Musa and Lamin. Both ITF certified tennis coaches, training, motivating and supporting children for many years.
They are volunteers that need all possible support!
Our mission
SEAF aims to encourage the development of education, ensuring that children have access to school and higher education and support their performance in sports.
SEAF works with the parents to ensure the motivation and continuity.
Sponsors
- the KNLTB, the Royal Dutch Tennis Federation
- Members of DVH tennis club, Amstelveen, the Netherlands.
- Members of Aemstelburgh tennis club, Amstelveen, the Netherlands.
- Many friends and colleagues all over the world
Our programs in the Gambia
November 2024:
- First round of visiting schools , have children discover the beauty of tennis.
- Meeting parents to engage them into the programs.
December 2024 – February 2025:
- Notify schools and parents about the upcoming sports days
- Prepare the parents and children to the big event in February 2025
May 2025:
Big event! children from all over the Gambia will be invited to celebrate Indepence day on sport fields, enjoying what sports can bring.
Our goals
- Help potential talents to continue and finalize their education.
- Increase the amount of attributes that can be used for a complete training.
- Select talented children that are motivated to keep developing in tennis.
- Train young players to become professional tennis coaches.
- Develop the level of football by seeking for scouts and trainers.
- Offer children good training facilities.
Our programs in Côte d’Ivoire
We aim to support a local tennis club in Abidjan by providing rackets and financial contributions. With some support we provide children access to tennis and help parents managing the costs for school fee.