The Netball Development Trust (NDT) is a UK based charity that exists to deliver the game of netball at the grass roots level to girls and boys who study in primary schools in some of the least developed regions of Uganda and India. The Trust was founded by Monica Thandi in 2010. A netballer since the age of 12, she recently stepped onto court for her 22nd straight season for Ilford NC, she has also played for other teams at various levels including representing her county.
Monica first thought of creating NDT during her 2009 visit to Uganda as a volunteer for the Tag Rugby Trust. On meeting local children who played netball during this tour, she was inspired to create something similar for netball, for those primary school children who lack access to sports facilities and equipment in countries such as Uganda and India.
The trust has recently concluded its third official tour and its first ever tour to India, during which we visited 4 schools and coached over 550 children in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. One of these schools is the world’s largest educational institution for tribal children, with over 15,000 students! to read more please click here.
Netball Development Trust – UK charity registration no. 1145858
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