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Inspired2Become Inspired2Become is a registered non-profit organisation that does youth development. The vision is to see people reach their full potential.

Inspired2Become (I2B) focuses on developing the youth of South African. As of yet, I2B has focused on developing youth through two sport areas, namely athletics for people with disabilities as well as alternative action sports (skateboarding, rollerblading and skimboarding). I2B was founded in 2010 by two brothers, Chris and Fanie van der Merwe. Chris is a qualified professional rollerblader and has competed in competitions around the world, including the Asian x Games and the Dubai X Games. Fanie, was a gold medalist at the 2008 and 2012 Paralympic games. These two brothers saw the need of South African youth to rise from the challenges their communities and their disabilities hold. Chris focuses on alternative action sport clubs in different areas of the Western Cape. He runs skateboarding, rollerblading and skimboarding clubs in the following areas: Cloetesville, Strand, Gordon’s Bay, Somerset West, Kleinvlei, Macassar, Bonteheuwel and Belhar. Fanie coaches learners with disabilities from the Alta du Toit School as well as from the Pioneer School for the Blind. During 2016 the focus areas have shifted from developing youth through sport to developing youth in general. Jami van der Merwe, a speech therapist that has worked at a special school in Mitchell’s Plain for 6 years, joined I2B team. She will be functioning as the administrative officer of the company as well as a project manager. Her aim is to start running therapeutic groups at schools in developing areas. Her focus will be on literacy and language therapy. Inspired2Become has a lot of challenges and at times some obstacles but the reward of seeing children’s lives impacted and experiencing their moments of joy with them, is priceless!

20/07/2026

Inspired2Become would like to thank you for being part of our team. No matter how big or small the role you have played,...
15/07/2026

Inspired2Become would like to thank you for being part of our team. No matter how big or small the role you have played, we truly appreciate you!

GlobalGiving is running a one-day-only fundraising campaign on 15 July called Bonus Day. It starts at 10:00 am EDT (4:00 pm South African time) on 15 July and ends at 10:00 am EDT (4:00 pm South African time) on 16 July.

During this campaign, GlobalGiving will reward Inspired2Become for every donation we receive between $100 and $1,500 with a share of the $150,000 Incentive Fund. The larger the donation, the greater the matching reward. Every cent helps us continue sharing the Gospel through sport.

If you would like to use this 24-hour opportunity to maximise your generosity, you can donate here:

https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/sport-clubs-for-500-poor-disabled-south-african-kids/

Thank you so much for partnering with us in building God's Kingdom through sport.

Much love and blessings,

Chris and Fanie van der Merwe
Inspired2Become

We run sport clubs (that includes rollerblading, skateboarding, skimboarding and athletics for youth with disabilities). We combine the sport clubs with life skills lessons. Our aim is to see young people reach their full potential by focusing on youth who gets over-looked many times. We want to ins...

CS on Friday afternoons 3.30pm - 4pm
05/06/2026

CS on Friday afternoons 3.30pm - 4pm

.ai And Jamie joining on the last push of arriving to City Bowl in Cape town
31/05/2026

.ai And Jamie joining on the last push of arriving to City Bowl in Cape town

Kendama Series coming soon?
31/05/2026

Kendama Series coming soon?

Eternal choices made🎉🙏 -
08/05/2026

Eternal choices made🎉🙏 -

All Ability Sports by Fanie Paul Takes 3rd Place We are very proud of I2B athlete, Paul Daniels, who won a bronze medal at the Simbine Classic Continental Tour. He had a personal best time of 11,17sec.  

Heinz Winkler at the skatepark?😄🤙 -
10/04/2026

Heinz Winkler at the skatepark?😄🤙 -

All Ability Sports by Fanie SA Champs at Stellenbosch  We had an amazing national athletics championship with great competition and a chance to do outreach. Simoné Kruger also shared her testimony with the athletes.  

07/04/2026

Reese hopping over his best friend 🔥

06/04/2026

with a 360 🔥🚲

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Stellenbosch

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