The STAR Scheme is The Atlas Foundation's latest local partner, operating in South-West England. The STAR Scheme uses its rugby network of grassroot rugby clubs and coaches to support children growing up with difficult childhoods, offering them help and guidance to overcoming the experiences Read more
Tag Rugby Trust actively works in communities in Zimbabwe to provide sport, mentoring, food programmes and a Hub that prioritises women and girls. Read more
Rugby in Israel is not a well know sport, but the focus of this project on peace and reconciliation has made it noteworthy beyond the pitch. The values of rugby, with fierce opposition on the pitch, but strong fellowship off the pitch, is an important tool to break down traditional mistrust between different religious and racial groups in the country. Read more
The south coast of Kenya may have famous tourist beaches but the problems encountered in the coastal slums of Ukunda match anything in other large urban centres. There are big issues around unemployment, drugs and sex tourism. Our academy programme reaches out to youth to use sport as a foundation for self awareness and respect as well as to create good role models. Read more
The Atlas Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for some of the most disadvantaged children across the world in order to give them the chance to thrive.
Read more about our local partners below
GWRI lifts young girls out of poverty in Gauteng, giving them the opportunity to play rugby and learn valuable life skills for their future Read more
Les Enfants de L'Ovale is a programme that gives children the opportunity to develop themselves through rugby. The project teaches the children about health and hygiene as well as giving them support with their education. Read more
The South Africa All Schools programme is working with 11 schools in three townships in Cape Town and Johannesburg. This is delivered by the South Africa Rugby Legends Association and works with boys and girls of secondary school age. Read more
Kampuchea Balopp gives disabled and disadvantaged children in Cambodia access to sport to aid social inclusion and education Read more
This project works exclusively with children from the Kibera Slum, the largest slum in Africa, giving them a chance to thrive Read more
The Memphis Inner City Rugby project works in one of the most deprived neighbourhoods in the US, turning out some great kids, keeping them from gangs, drugs and early pregnancies, and giving them an academic and athletic future. Read more
Working with the Lesotho Rugby Academy, Atlas will expand the successful LRA programme from 10 weeks to an all year round "All Schools" programme. Read more
The Argentina All Schools programme is working with 6 clubs and 20 schools in the suburbs surrounding Buenos Aires where there are a number of shanty towns, issues of poor education and health, and high crime and unemployment rates. Read more
The Atlas Foundation supports The Jungle Crows with the Khelo Rugby project in 35 locations in Kolkata and North Bengal, benefiting nearly 2000 children each week. Read more
In rural Kenya there is little gender parity in primary education and many fewer girls access secondary education. In 2011, many girls in this region were leaving primary school early to be married or after becoming pregnant. Team Talk takes a fresh approach by using tag rugby alongside classroom sessions to address gender equality in rural Kenyan schools. Read more
Eswatini has the highest rate of HIV/AIDS in the world, with 28% of the population infected. SKRUM’s mission is to reduce these figures and offer hope to the youth of Swaziland. We use the game of rugby to engage children, at the same time educating the about HIV/AIDS, inspiring better leadership in communities, raising awareness of gender violence and promoting the benefits of school and education. Read more