These stories (2) were part of a series of 7 - about female sports coaches who are improving the conditions for girls & women to participate in sports, in Kenya, Mali and NL.

This story features Debby van der Horst, who actively mobilizes diverse girl soccer teams in Tilburg, the Netherlands. She noticed the spots activities of her municipality, Tilburg, almost solely reached boys. Ever since she focuses on girls — who flourish in safe enclaves. “Otherwise I’ll lose them.” Available in English upon request.