Serrekunda East Sports Development Organisation (SESDO) recently secured €1,000 World ParaVolley Activation Funding Grant for the recruitment of Para Volley players through community outreach and talent identification.
The grant followed a highly competitive selection process that attracted 21 applications from 19 countries across five continents.
Due to limited funding, only eight projects were selected, with SESDO's proposal ranking among the successful applicants.
World ParaVolley commended the project for its strong potential in sustainability, strategic impact, community reach, value for money and contribution to the development of ParaVolley.
According to SESDO, World Para Volley Activation Funding Grant is aimed at identifying and recruiting new ParaVolley players, expanding opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in sport and increase the growth of ParaVolley in The Gambia.
SESDO is set to work with an experience World ParaVolley coach activator.
Coach activator will provide technical guidance and support project implementation.
The project is expected to be completed by 15th December 2026.
Meanwhile, SESDO will submit reports, photographs, videos and other evidences highlighting the impact of the initiative.
SESDO extended appreciation to World Para Volley for their support.
