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Our flagship programHill Station Tennis Club
A cohort of Freetown teens and pre-teens learning tennis, eating well and staying in school.
Our purpose
More than a tennis lesson
Through the Hill Station Tennis Club we support and encourage young people to learn to play tennis, and we use the court to open doors well beyond it.
- Give youth a healthy activity
- Combat engagement in anti-social activities
- Address food insecurity among participants
- Encourage classroom education
- Teach about issues that affect them
Our impact
What every player receives
Volunteer coaches from the Sierra Leone Lawn Tennis Association provide coaching and equipment.
01A weekly tennis lesson
02Tennis shoes to train in
03Hydration during and after lessons
04A post-lesson meal
Beyond the court
Education built into every season
Players also take part in educational activities that build knowledge and pride in their country.
- Protecting the environment
- Culture
- History
- Civic responsibility & civic pride
End of program
Every player leaves with a backpack of school supplies
The season closes with a gift that carries the lessons back to the classroom, so the game keeps supporting learning long after the last serve.
Meet the team
Who runs the courts
Local program managers and coaches in Freetown lead every session.