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  2. Our Local Partners

Our Local Partners

Atlas is committed to offering long-term, practical support for children growing-up in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. We understand solutions to the challenges these children face cannot be designed thousands of miles away, which is why we partner with community organisations, rugby clubs and local charities to deliver targeted support to those who need it the most.  

We use our global network of rugby champions to identify communities where there is both a need for the local partners and us to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives.  

Argentina, Virreyes Rugby Club

Argentina, Virreyes Rugby Club

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

Published: 27th January, 2023

Author: Atlas Foundation

Cambodia, Kampuchea Balopp

Cambodia, Kampuchea Balopp

Kampuchea Balopp gives disabled and disadvantaged children in Cambodia access to sport to aid social inclusion and education Read more

Published: 26th January, 2023

Updated: 27th January, 2023

Author: Atlas Foundation

England, STAR Scheme

England, STAR Scheme

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

Published: 25th January, 2023

Updated: 27th January, 2023

Author: Atlas Foundation

Eswatini, SKRUM

Eswatini, SKRUM

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 Eswatini, inspiring better leadership in communities, raising awareness of gender violence and promoting the benefits of school and education. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2023

Updated: 27th January, 2023

Author: Atlas Foundation

India, Khelo Rugby

India, Khelo Rugby

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

Published: 23rd January, 2023

Updated: 27th January, 2023

Author: Atlas Foundation

Israel, Israel Rugby

Israel, Israel Rugby

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

Published: 22nd January, 2023

Updated: 27th January, 2023

Author: Atlas Foundation

Kenya, KRDA

Kenya, KRDA

This project works exclusively with children from the Kibera Slum, the largest slum in Africa, giving them a chance to thrive Read more

Published: 21st January, 2023

Updated: 27th January, 2023

Author: Atlas Foundation

Kenya, Team Talk

Kenya, Team Talk

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

Published: 20th January, 2023

Updated: 27th January, 2023

Author: Atlas Foundation

Madagascar, Les Enfants de L'Ovale

Madagascar, Les Enfants de L'Ovale

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

Published: 18th January, 2023

Updated: 27th January, 2023

Author: Atlas Foundation

South Africa, Atlas DigiBus

South Africa, Atlas DigiBus

The innovative project is transforming education for children in Langa, Cape Town. The Atlas Digibus is equipped with laptops and technology, helping the children transition between mother tongue and english. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Updated: 27th January, 2023

Author: Atlas Foundation

South Africa, Gauteng Women's Rugby Institute

South Africa, Gauteng Women's Rugby Institute

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

Published: 16th January, 2023

Updated: 27th January, 2023

Author: Atlas Foundation

South Africa, Ocean View and Masiphumelele High School

South Africa, Ocean View and Masiphumelele High School

Run as part of The Atlas South Africa region, the Ocean View and Masiphumelele High School programmes are using rugby and mentoring sessions to help the children tackle the drug and alcohol problems plaguing their communities. Read more

Published: 15th January, 2023

Updated: 27th January, 2023

Author: Atlas Foundation

USA, Memphis Inner City Rugby

USA, Memphis Inner City Rugby

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

Published: 14th January, 2023

Updated: 27th January, 2023

Author: Atlas Foundation

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  • Ultra Challenge - Cotswold Way

    Ultra Challenge - Cotswold Way

    Walk, jog, or trek through the heart of the Cotswolds. Rolling hills, villages, and the magical Cotswold Way with footpaths and trails awaits the 2000 adventurers ready to test themselves. Full support and hospitality included

  • Argentina, Virreyes Rugby Club

    Argentina, Virreyes Rugby Club

    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.

  • Cambodia, Kampuchea Balopp

    Cambodia, Kampuchea Balopp

    Kampuchea Balopp gives disabled and disadvantaged children in Cambodia access to sport to aid social inclusion and education

  • England, STAR Scheme

    England, STAR Scheme

    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

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  • Top 10 Benefits of Rugby

    Top 10 Benefits of Rugby

    An opinion piece from a Health and Fitness Journal, rather than an empirical study, but a valid list of benefits nonetheless.

  • Jungle Crows - Khelo Rugby

    Jungle Crows - Khelo Rugby

    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.

  • What We Do

    What We Do

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  • Anita, Alex & Annabel Nicholson Memorial Fund

    Anita, Alex & Annabel Nicholson Memorial Fund

    Set up by Ben Nicholson in memory of his wife Anita and their two children Alex and Annabel who tragically lost their lives in the Sri Lanka bombings on Easter Sunday 2019.

  • England Deaf Rugby Union

    England Deaf Rugby Union

    EDRU was set up by a group of deaf sports enthusiasts with the purpose of promoting the playing of rugby union by deaf and hard of hearing players.

  • Ben Nicholson interview Easter Sunday 2020

    Ben Nicholson interview Easter Sunday 2020

    Read the moving interview with Ben Nicholson in the Sunday Times. “Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings: one year on from the terror that killed my wife and children.”

  • History

    History

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  • Ed Cooper Memorial Fund

    Ed Cooper Memorial Fund

    Following Ed's tragic death this Memorial Fund has been established to honour his memory. Ed's family will use it to further the charitable work that Ed did in South Africa when he toured there with his rugby team.

  • Atlas South Africa

    Atlas South Africa

    Atlas South Africa was founded in 2018 after a successful Atlas Trek to Botswana and Zimbabwe attended by South African Rugby Champions. Since then two successful rides in the Cape Town Cycling Tour as well as six thriving projects have made a fantastic start for Atlas South Africa.

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