Transat Helps SOS Youth Play the Sport they Love in Jamaica

The goal of the court is to offer children and youth the opportunity to be active and healthy. Tennis helps to channel their energy, gives them discipline and cultivates other benefits like emotional balance, improvements in concentration, and better learning capacity.

“The results have been so positive, especially academically, in their behaviour and with their emotional health too,” says Nadine Williams, National Director for SOS Children’s Villages Jamaica.

The court is also open to the wider community, giving disadvantaged children and youth living near the Village the chance to play and benefit from the newly repaired court.

The children, youth and staff at SOS Children’s Village Barrett Town are grateful to  Transat A.T. Inc. for repairing the court and giving them the opportunity to play and enjoy tennis.

Sports are a great way to keep children active but as  SOS Children’s Villages Barrett Town proves, they offer a number of benefits that go way beyond keeping children healthy. Many children and youth have gained physical and social benefits while also having fun.

Canadians wishing to help children in need are encouraged to sponsor a child, sponsor a Village or make a one-time donation. Your support will help change the lives of orphaned, abandoned and other vulnerable children. Please help today.

 *Name changed to protect the privacy of the youth.