Welcome
Membership of the organisation is open to all African diaspora in the Netherlands. There are no restrictions based on gender, age, race, political or religious beliefs. We are happy to cooperate with sports clubs, fitness clubs and other organisations that share common interests in promoting fitness and health within African diaspora communities in the Netherlands.
About Us
Whereas we recognize the presence of some African players in The Netherlands playing in top football teams; and that they seem to represent few African sports men and women in Diaspora. Yet this assumption does not take into account or actualize the fact that more than three quarter of Africans in Diaspora living and working in The Netherlands has been exempted from the local mainstream. There is a need to recognize the need to unite and educate Africans in Diaspora through sports and attaining full integration into the Dutch society.
Therefore, the Vereniging Afrika Sports (VAS) is an organization that will create an atmosphere for Africans in Diaspora where to meet formally and informally to develop and enhance their well-being and integration into the Dutch society, through sports, lectures and debate. Through these activities all Africans will be linked to each other irrespective of ethnic group, language, colour, education, religion and country.
Vereniging Afrika Sports (VAS) is committed to reach out to Africans in The Diaspora and to integrate them into the Dutch society through the medium of sports and promotion of peaceful, united, non-racial, non-sexist and
democratic society where all people are equal the law, where they may compete equally in sporting competitions; where the principles of accountability applies and the laws of the host nation (the Netherlands) are upheld. Also, this foundation is committed to liaising with the local authorities in educating and promotion of cultural exchange between Africans in the Diaspora and Dutch citizens.
Our Mission
Vereniging Africa Sport (VAS) is committed to these laudible mission
Inform
To provide advice, ideas, and other information for efficient integration of Africans in the Diaspora into the host communities in The Netherlands
Organise
To organizes public awareness programs on issues relevant to social integration, equality and inclusiveness.
Educate
To resists the barriers/obstacles for sports participation, learning, training and employment opportunities for Africans in the Diaspora.
Advance Opportunities
To encourage access to appropriate training opportunities for African women in the Diaspora that requires new skills, motivation, as well as their developmental stages into society
Enable access
To promote and encourage young people to develop their creativity, trust, technical and performance skills.
Support
To help young people in overcoming any barriers in the process of adaptation into Dutch society
Aims
VAS encourage and generally stimulate interest and participation by Africans in The Netherlands in sports and fitness, wherever possible.
We also facilitate and co-ordinate the development of sport, physical recreation activities and sport competition amongst its member and other groups at all levels.
Through sports we aim to support the municipal government in its laudable bid to provide recreational diversions amongst all citizens, remove disaffection, create extra-curricular activities for all, engage the able and less-able in meaningful use of their time
Assist government initiatives on healthy living and fitness awareness, broaden minds and increase understanding at various levels.
We would work with various levels of municipal government apparatus towards bridging relationship gaps and encourage unity in diversity by linking youths from various nationalities, religions, social and cultural backgrounds within the Dutch society.
The intention is to use the promotion of sporting activities as a tool to campaign for peace within the communities, bridge stereotypes and prejudices, promote tolerance amongst diverse communities in our society. We hope that these would eventually advance harmonious co-existence, social and cultural integration especially amongst youths in the Netherlands.
VAS provides periodic information and educational activities especially on the area of fitness and health. To this end, we organise workshops on sports, fitness and health for our members, communities and the public in general.
We also maintain an active blog on these particular areas of interest in on our website for public consumption.
VAS actively seek to collaborate with other organisations within our communities to organise and participate in various activities in pursuit of common interests. In this way, we remain committed to promoting the general well-being of the African Diaspora community in the Netherland
Members
We are only as good as our members. We are proud to attract members from all works of life and the dynamic spirit that makes us unique.
Events and Activities
In pursiut of our aims, we organise and participate in many events and activities. Some of these are highlighted below.
Annual VAS Day Event
We organise annual VAS Day event ever summer. The day is usually marked with family
Sport Events
Vereniging Afrika Sports participates in running competitions and sporting events taking place near The Hague
Fitness and Health Workshops
We also organise quarterly fitness and health educational workshops led professionals and experts.
VAS Weekly Fitness Activities
VAS organises weekly fitness activities on Saturdays.
VAS Family Photo Gallery
Photos and video clips capturing some of our activities
Upcoming event
Our quarterly Sports Day is scheduled soon | Centrum Vliethage, Rijswijkseweg 252, 2516EN, Den Haag | 10.00 - 12.00 hours
VAS quarterly Sports Day
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Our events and activities
Health blogs
Find useful discussions, advice, information and tips to help you improve your fitness and health on our blog. We highly welcome comments and contributions to the discussions.
It’s Time for a New Relationship With Food
Have you ever stopped to consider what relationship you have with food? We don’t often
Read MoreBeginner’s Guide to Cycling
Just as running, cycling is a great way to exercise. I’d like to note that
Read MoreBeginner’s Guide to Running
Are you just starting out as a runner, or is it something you’d like to
Read MoreHow to Make Exercise a Daily Habit
The problem with trying to make exercise a habit, and it’s something that we’ve all
Read MoreThe Art of Doing Nothing
Sure, we all know how to do nothing. We all know how to lay around
Read MoreAre you trying to eat healthier?
Are you one of those struggling to eat healthier? It can be a difficult thing
Read MoreHow to Get Back on the Exercise Train
It’s a story most of us have lived through at some time or other: we
Read MoreContact Us
For more information, programme collaboration and participation.
Stadhoudersstraat 38, 2282 PR Rijswijk, The Netherlands
+31 (0) 6 25 33 20 83
+31 (0) 6 13 50 12 00
info@vafricasport.com
Collaborators Reviews
Ohaneze Ndigbo, NL
It's been a privilage for us to associate with VAS over the years. We admire their dedication in promoting fitness and health within
The Voice
The voice magazine has been in collaboration with VAS for many years and it has been a great experience.
Diaspoint
I can't commend VAS enough in their dedication to promoting fitness and health within the African Diaspora community in The Netherlands.
Townhall Radio
Collaborating with VAS have been a fantastic experience for Townhall Radio. Their commitment and passion are simply remarkable!