SEED Academy Girls 2014-15 Academic Year
Š Kevin Couliau
Talent and intelligence are equally distributed around the world. It is opportunity that is not.
Front and Back Cover Photo Š Kevin Couliau
Š Kevin Couliau
At the SEED Project, we use education and basketball to develop the next generation of African leaders.
Š Alessandro Simonetti
Š Kevin Couliau
Female education in Senegal 39% literacy rate vs 62% of men 27% high school attendance rate 5% college attendance rate
Š Kevin Couliau
Vision Created in 2013, the SEED Academy Girls program gives 20 young women the opportunity to train at an elite level on the basketball court, in the classroom, and in their communities. Students are selected from across the country based on a combination of academic history, athletic potential, and desire to support the development of Senegal.
All students receive scholarships and daily programming, including: Tuition to attend a local private school English language classes Elite basketball training Academic tutoring and grade monitoring College placement support (BAC, SAT/ACT, TOEFL) Study abroad opportunities in the U.S., Africa, Europe or Canada
Š Kevin Couliau
Babac’ards Foundation x SEED Girls This year, San Antonio Spurs player and captain of the French National Team, Boris Diaw, joined the SEED family as the official sponsor of SEED Girls. In honor of his mother, a former French basketball player, and his father, a Senegalese politician, Boris and his Foundation (Babac’ards) invested in the future success of SEED’s young women. With Boris’ support, we were able to provide additional academic programs, intensified English language classes, increase our enrollment, and raise the international profile of the program by successfully placing two young women in U.S. schools and one in France to further their education.
Š Kevin Couliau
Our Impact Since 2013, SEED Girls has had a profound impact
2015 EXIT EXAM PASS RATES
100%
Percentage of high school seniors that have matriculated to college
GENERAL POPULATION
SEED
100%
4 9
Number of alumni currently studying in college (2 in Senegal, 1 in the U.S., 1 in France)
75%
50%
Number of girls selected to Senegal National Basketball Teams
25%
0%
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
Behavioral Impact All participants were asked to self-report behavioral changes as a result of the program 1.
School performance: “SEED helped me improve my performance in school.”
2.
Motivation towards school: “At school, I am now more motivated, hard-working, able to work with others and focused in class.”
3.
Confidence: “I am more self-confident since joining SEED and I am more confident in my relationships with friends and family.”
4.
Teamwork: “Since joining SEED, I have developed a better sense of teamwork and I am more able to work with others.”
100% 75% 50% 25% 0%
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SEED Girls Partners Babac’ards Foundation CNEPS Lake Forest Academy Nike NBA Peace Corps
A Special Thank You BobbiLe N’Diaye Boris Diaw Cassandra Carr Danny Ferry Jullien Leleux Kevin Couliau
Product Donors Atlanta Hawks San Antonio Spurs Lady Hoop
Financials
Revenue ($K) Foundation
16.9
Personal Contributions
17
Online Campaign
3.9
TOTAL
37.8
FOUNDATION 45%
FY15 REVENUE
$37.8K
PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS 45%
ONLINE CAMPAIGN 10%
Expenses ($K) Academic
4.4
Athletic
8.5
Housing, Food, Transport 21.2 Insurance, Medical TOTAL
PROGRAMMING 35%
2.5 36.6
INSURANCE, MEDICAL 7%
FY15 EXPENSES
$36.6K
HOUSING, FOOD, TRANSPORT 58%
adji coumba seck 8th grade
PASS
6’5
C
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
2nd Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Dakar
School CEM Ballabey
Breakthrough Adji arrived at SEED two years below her age appropriate grade level. She made the bold move to skip the 7th grade to get back on track, and she accomplished her goal this year.
What’s Next Adji will enter her final year of middle school with a bright future ahead of her. © BobbiLe N’Diaye
“SEED has given me more self-confidence. I had the audacity this past year to skip the 7th grade and go directly to 8th grade to get my studies back on track.�
Adji Coumba Seck, 8th Grade
Amy thialao 10th grade
PASS
6’3
C
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
1st Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Mbacke, Senegal
School Lycée Malick Sy
Breakthrough Amy made great strides this year on the basketball court. A newcomer to the game, her coaches are excited about her potential as she continues to learn.
What’s Next Amy struggled in her first year of high school while on the challenging Science track. Amy’s teachers are confident she will excel once changing her focus to language arts. © BobbiLe N’Diaye
fatou kine diop 10th grade
REPEAT 6’0 ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
F POSITION
2nd Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Thies, Senegal
School Collége Saint Gabriel
Breakthrough Fatou is the first SEED Rise student to be accepted into the Academy.
What’s Next Fatou struggled in the challenging Science track while adjusting to the demands of the Academy. Fatou will re-do the 10th grade in the Language Arts track.
© BobbiLe N’Diaye
“I feel like a completely different person because of SEED. I used to be silent and hot tempered because I was embarrassed of my height. Now, I know my height was a blessing and I’ve developed into a leader at my school.”
Fatou Diagne, 12th Grade
fatou diagne 12th grade
PASS
6’5
C
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
2nd Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Thies, Senegal
School Collége Saint Gabriel
Breakthrough After failing the BAC exam last year, Fatou rebounded with an incredible year and passed the BAC (national pass rate is 31%).
What’s Next Fatou is one of the first 2 SEED girls to matriculate to university in the U.S. She will attend Florida Gulf Coast College in fall 2015.
© BobbiLe N’Diaye
Lota Faye 9th grade
REPEAT 6’3 ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
F POSITION
2nd Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Ziguinchor, Senegal
School CEM Ballabey
Breakthrough Lota excelled on the basketball court and shows great potential. She also starred in SEED’s first annual Culture Night during the Hoop Forum.
What’s Next Due to low grades, Lota will be reviewed by the academic committee to determine her enrollment in the Academy next Fall. © BobbiLe N’Diaye
fatou pouye 9th grade
PASS
6’2
F
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
2nd Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Kaolack, Senegal
School Lycée Malick Sy
Breakthrough Fatou displayed the second highest overall increase in GPA from one year to the next. Fatou continued to thrive on the court where she was named MVP of the Gorgui Dieng Basketball Camp.
What’s Next Fatou will enter her first year of high school in Fall 2015. © BobbiLe N’Diaye
Ndeye biteye 11th grade
PASS
6’1
PF
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
1st Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Dakar, Senegal
School Lycée d’excellence ISM
Breakthrough Ndeye improved all season long on the court and has developed into a solid low post presence.
What’s Next Ndeye will transition from the challenging Science track to Language Arts for her senior year.
© BobbiLe N’Diaye
marietou biteye 10th grade
PASS
6’4
F/C
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
1st Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Dakar, Senegal
School Lycée d’excellence ISM
Breakthrough Marietou had an excellent first year at SEED. She finished with the 2nd highest GPA and her coaches voted her the Most Improved player in the program.
What’s Next Marietou will move on to the 11th grade and remain on track to finish near the top of her class. © BobbiLe N’Diaye
mame konare 10th grade
PASS
6’0
F
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
1st Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Thies, Senegal
School Lycée Malick Sy
Breakthrough Mame had a fantastic all around year. She posted the 2nd highest score on the TOEFL exam and finished with the 3rd highest GPA.
What’s Next Mame will move on to the 11th grade and remain on track to finish near the top of her class.
© BobbiLe N’Diaye
ndeye diallo 11th grade
PASS
5’8
PG
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
2nd Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Thies, Senegal
School Lycée Malick Sy
Breakthrough Ndeye has a family history with SEED - both of her older brothers graduated from SEED and currently attend school in the U.S. Ndeye is paving her own path and continues to succeed at a high level.
What’s Next Ndeye will enter her senior year of high school next fall. © Kevin Couliau
ndeye ciss 10th grade
PASS
6’0
F
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
2nd Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Dakar, Senegal
School Lycée Malick Sy
Breakthrough Ndeye worked hard on and off the court. She is one of the top players in the program and an improving student.
What’s Next Ndeye will look to build on a successful sophomore year as she enters her junior year in Fall 2015.
© BobbiLe N’Diaye
ndeye ndiaye 10th grade
PASS
5’7
PG
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
2nd Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Thies, Senegal
School Lycée Malick Sy
Breakthrough Ndeye is a quiet leader on the court and her peers look to her for guidance.
What’s Next Ndeye’s case will be heard by her local school’s academic counsel to determine if she will move on to the 11th grade.
© BobbiLe N’Diaye
nogaye diop 10th grade
PASS
6’2
F
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
1st Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Mekke, Senegal
School Lycée Malick Sy
Breakthrough Nogaye was one of the standouts at the 2014 Hoop Forum where she was recruited to join SEED. Nogaye adjusted well to the rigors of the Academy on and off the court.
What’s Next Nogaye will enter her junior year in good academic standing and one of the top players in the program. © BobbiLe N’Diaye
oumy gueye 10th grade
PASS
6’0
SF
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
2nd Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Thies, Senegal
School Lycee Malick Sy
Breakthrough Oumy had to repeat her 10th grade year because of low grades, and she responded with an outstanding year. Her overall GPA increase from the previous year was the highest in the program.
What’s Next Oumy will move on to the 11th grade and is now back on track to graduate high school. © BobbiLe N’Diaye
oumy senghor 11th grade
PASS
5’8
G
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
1st Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Thies, Senegal
School Collége Saint Gabriel
Breakthrough Oumy had a fantastic first year at SEED. She had the second highest GPA and scored a U.S. university level score on the TOEFL exam.
What’s Next Oumy will enter her senior year as one of the top students in the program, and with the potential to study at university in Africa or abroad. © BobbiLe N’Diaye
“In the future I want to be a professional basketball player, but the priority for me is to be independent in my life by having a great level of education. I want to make a name for myself in this world!�
Oumy Senghor, 11th Grade
rachelle yanga 12th grade
PASS
5’8
PG
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
2nd Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Thies, Senegal
School Lycée Malick Sy
Breakthrough Rachelle was elected captain by her peers and she was a role model for the rest of the girls. She led by example on the court and in the classroom where she received her BAC (national pass rate is 31%).
What’s Next Rachelle is currently deciding between university opportunities in Morocco and Senegal. © BobbiLe N’Diaye
salka diop 10th grade
PASS
6’1
F
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
1st Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Thies, Senegal
School Lycée Malick Sy
Breakthrough Salka had a successful first year in the Academy as she adjusted to the demands of SEED programming. A strong player on the court and an improving student in the classroom.
What’s Next Salka will start next year as a junior in high school. © BobbiLe N’Diaye
ramatoulaye sy 10th grade
PASS
6’0
G
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
1st Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Thies, Senegal
School Lycée Malick Sy
Breakthrough In her first year at the Academy, Rama had a stellar year. She finished first in her grade in overall GPA, Math and Economics.
What’s Next Rama has been accepted to the Masters Prep School in NY, and will be the first SEED Girl to matriculate to a U.S.-based school. © BobbiLe N’Diaye
“I can’t believe I’m the first girl from SEED to study in America. My family is very proud of me because even though I am young, I know what I want to do with my life. I want to be a judge so I can fight for women’s rights in Senegal.”
Ramatoulaye Sy, 10th Grade
yakhilalo diong 8th grade
REPEAT
5’7
PG
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
2nd Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Dakar, Senegal
School Lycee Malick Sy
Breakthrough Yakhilalo excels on the basketball court and makes her teammates better players. However, her poor grades put her at risk for expulsion from the Academy.
What’s Next Yakhilalo failed in her second attempt at the 8th grade and is in danger of being removed from the Academy. Her case will be heard by the Academic council next school year. © BobbiLe N’Diaye
yaye fatou ba 11th grade
PASS
5’7
PG
ACADEMICS
HEIGHT
POSITION
2nd Year in SEED Academy
Hometown Thies, Senegal
School Lycee Malick Sy
Breakthrough Yaye’s coaches noted that her quiet confidence helped her develop stronger leadership skills. She is a role model for the younger girls.
What’s Next Yaye successfully passed the 11th grade and will begin her senior year next fall.
© BobbiLe N’Diaye
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