The Squash and Education Alliance is excited to announce the addition of Nicol David Organization in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as our newest international partner. NDO is an extraordinary youth development program that serves youth in Malaysia, fostering growth in both sport and personal development.

Nicol David Organisation
The Nicol David Organisation, founded in 2022 by 8-time World Champion Nicol David and former Colombian squash player, Mariana de Reyes, empowers women, children, and families through sport, education, mental health, and community advancement. Based in Kuala Lumpur, the nonprofit serves 140 children from low- to middle-income families with squash training, English tutoring, life skills workshops, and robotics education. Its “Ibu Legends” program supports 30 mothers with mental health workshops, nutrition and physical education, free medical check-ups, and financial literacy training. With a vision to expand nationwide, NDO strives to help children access higher education and mothers achieve financial and personal growth. By breaking barriers through education and sport, NDO creates better opportunities for all.

The Power of Collaboration and Partnerships
SEA has long used squash as a vehicle for educational success, providing mentorship, academic support, and postsecondary support to young people from underrepresented communities. This partnership with the Nicol David Organisation will expand SEA’s reach internationally while drawing on Nicol David’s and Mariana de Reyes’ expertise. In turn, the Nicol David Organisation will benefit from SEA’s network and experience in educational programming and community-building.

SEA and the Nicol David Organisation are committed to their shared mission of driving social change and creating lasting impact. Together, both organizations will promote academic achievement, life skills, and athletic development for youth in communities with limited access to these opportunities. They look forward to launching joint initiatives in the coming months to inspire and uplift youth worldwide.

“Through this partnership, we are excited to bring squash to even more communities and provide young people with the resources they need to succeed both on and off the court,” said Nicol David. “The power of sport to instill discipline, teamwork, and resilience aligns perfectly with the mission of the Nicol David Organisation, and we look forward to seeing the tremendous impact we can make together with SEA.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome the Nicol David Organization as our seventh international partner,” said Tim Wyant, Executive Director of SEA. “By working together with NDO, SEA can positively impact more youth in Asia and expand our international network. We are excited to see how SEA’s member organizations and international partners will learn from and be strengthened by NDO, and we hope that NDO will similarly benefit from building deeper relationships with its peer organizations around the world.”

SEA
Founded in 2005, SEA is the umbrella organization and governing body for a network of 21 U.S. member organizations and seven international partners that combine squash, academics, mentoring, and college prep support for over 2,500 students from under-resourced communities. 96% of SEA students in the U.S. identify as Black or Latinx, and approximately three out of four participants identify as first-generation college students. 94% of SEA students who stay in its member programs go to post-secondary institutions — one-third of whom go on to attend top-100 colleges or universities. SEA students have enrolled in all eight Ivy League schools, and 214 students have played on varsity college squash teams.

NDO is SEA’s seventh international partner and the second in Asia. SEA’s other six international partners include SquashDreamers in Jordan, SquashBond in Israel, Khelshala in India, Urban Squash Toronto in Canada, Egoli Squash in South Africa, and Squash Urbano in Colombia. SEA launched its international arm in 2013 when it helped launch Squash Urbano in Cartagena.