Africa Tennis Connect (ATC), in partnership with the Rotary Club of Accra-South, is gearing up to launch an innovative two-day community engagement program this August.
Under the theme “Harnessing the Power of Sports for Social Change”, this initiative aims to utilize sports as a tool for developing leadership skills, promoting emotional resilience, and fostering cross-cultural healing. This is particularly important in communities where traditional language, policies, and structures may not effectively reach or empower young individuals.
The program kicks off with a Kids Tennis and Dance Clinic on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the LEKMA 2 Cluster of Schools in Ledzokuku. Over 100 students from six public schools will participate in a fun-filled day of activities, including beginner-friendly tennis drills, group dance sessions, team-building games, and workshops on emotional intelligence. These activities are designed to simulate real-life experiences such as pressure, cooperation, failure, and resilience in a safe and culturally relevant manner.
One of the highlights of the day will be a collaborative mural session led by students, local artists, and volunteers. Together, they will create and complete public artworks across the school compound, reflecting themes of identity, aspiration, and community pride.
The next event, scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 2025, is a private stakeholder dialogue session at the SAF Studios in Adabraka. This session will bring together diaspora professionals, development leaders, health experts, creatives, and funders for an intimate conversation on the transformative potential of sports in driving systemic change and fostering community connections.
At the heart of this initiative are two inspirational figures who have made significant strides in their respective sports. Naa Shika Adu, a professional tennis player and president of the Africa Tennis Connect Foundation, believes in the transformative power of sports, especially for marginalized youth. She emphasizes that sports can teach valuable life lessons such as courage, resilience, and leadership.
Joining her is Eckow Amoako, a prominent figure in Ghana’s basketball community. Despite facing physical challenges, Amoako has excelled as a basketball player, coach, and designer, serving as a role model for perseverance and determination.
This collaboration between Africa Tennis Connect and the Rotary Club of Accra-South represents more than just an event—it is a movement that speaks volumes, leading with purpose, play, and community.
