Charlie's Foundation is a Canadian non-profit organization. It was conceived in 2015 by its founder Charles Le Pierrès - the man the people of the Dominican Republic call "Charlie" - and his daughter Ali to expand the educational and vocational opportunities of that nation's youth. Their interest in helping grew from their experiences in the Dominican Republic and the respect they have for its peoples and cultures. Having come to care for the children of the Dominican, and having seen how much improvements can be generated from even the smallest positive changes, Charles and Ali hope that, by combining lessons in English and tennis, their foundation will offer both the opportunity these children so desperately need and the life skills necessary to make the most of it. Mission Statement: Teach Dominican youth the English language, connecting them with the wider world and improve their future career prospects. Our method combines English lessons with tennis instruction, because we believe in the power of sport to motivate, challenge and inspire.