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Grassroots Projects

Team Talk - Kenya

Team Talk - Kenya

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

Posted to: Grassroots Projects

Published: 22nd January, 2020

Author: Atlas Foundation

Location: Lokusero Primary School

South Coast Pirates - Kenya

South Coast Pirates - Kenya

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

Posted to: Grassroots Projects

Published: 20th January, 2020

Author: Atlas Foundation

Malawi Community Centre

Malawi Community Centre

Atlas has committed to helping build a modern and vital community centre in the heart of Lilongwe, Malawi. Working with our charitable partner, Bhubesi Pride, Atlas has helped fund the acquisition of land on which the centre will be built. Read more

Posted to: Grassroots Projects

Published: 14th August, 2018

Updated: 1st October, 2019

Author: Atlas Foundation

School of Hard Knocks South Africa

School of Hard Knocks South Africa

ATLAS has been working with the School of Hard Knocks charity to establish itself in South Africa, developing a broadcast documentary and a range of charitable projects to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Read more

Posted to: Grassroots Projects

Published: 13th August, 2018

Updated: 5th September, 2019

Author: Atlas Foundation

Tag festival Ireland

Tag festival Ireland

Atlas supported the 1st Wooden Spoon, International Tag Festival for People with Learning Disabilities in 2016. Read more

Posted to: Grassroots Projects

Published: 1st August, 2018

Updated: 5th September, 2019

Author: Atlas Foundation

Ivory Coast School Build

Ivory Coast School Build

The ATLAS Foundation is working with Les Enfants de L’Ovale to provide the same kind of opportunities to kids in Africa that Jason Leonard and Philippe Sella found through rugby. Read more

Posted to: Grassroots Projects

Published: 14th August, 2018

Updated: 27th June, 2019

Author: Atlas Foundation

Israel All Schools

Israel All Schools

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. Atlas is working with a number of private donors to bring rugby to schools in mixed communities. 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

Posted to: Grassroots Projects

Published: 9th August, 2018

Updated: 27th June, 2019

Author: Atlas Foundation

Argentina All Schools

Argentina All Schools

The Argentina All Schools programme is working with 6 clubs and 20 schools in the suburbs surrounding Buenos Airies where there are a number of shanty towns, issues of poor education and health, and high crime and unemployment rates. Read more

Posted to: Grassroots Projects

Published: 3rd August, 2018

Updated: 27th June, 2019

Author: Atlas Foundation

Comments: 4

Cambodia All Schools

Cambodia All Schools

The Cambodia All Schools programme works with children in poor schools in Siem Reap. The programme works with both the able bodied and those in wheelchairs and our grant has enabled the programme to purchase 12 wheelchairs for their participants as well as paying for coaches in schools in the poorest areas of the country. Read more

Posted to: Grassroots Projects

Published: 3rd August, 2018

Updated: 26th June, 2019

Author: Atlas Foundation

South Africa All Schools

South Africa All Schools

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

Posted to: Grassroots Projects

Published: 9th August, 2018

Updated: 26th June, 2019

Author: Sally Pettipher

Comments: 1

Lesotho All Schools

Lesotho All Schools

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

Posted to: Grassroots Projects

Published: 18th November, 2018

Updated: 26th June, 2019

Author: Atlas Foundation

Location: lesotho

Comments: 1

India All Schools

India All Schools

ATLAS, in partnership with Sliders-UK, established an active schools programme across Delhi, with a full time coach based at the Delhi Hurricanes. This project is now mature enough, with demonstrable positive impact on children's lives, that a number of other charities have commissioned coaching from the Hurricanes and expanded the rugby work across the city. Read more

Posted to: Grassroots Projects

Published: 10th August, 2018

Updated: 26th June, 2019

Author: Atlas Foundation

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Latest

  • Study Cat kicks off at Khelo!

    Study Cat kicks off at Khelo!

    Atlas is working with Study Cat to provide children at Khelo rugby with essential technology to improve their education. This programme is a game changer and is making education accessible for these children. With your continued support we can continue to provide more children with life changing opportunities like this!

  • Women’s Barbarians join The Atlas Foundation to inspire the next generation

    Women’s Barbarians join The Atlas Foundation to inspire the next generation

    The Women’s Barbarians joined The Atlas Foundation at Ocean View High School for a coaching day ahead of their South African test. The Baabaas and kids shared skills, stories and an unexpected lesson in hurling from their Irish contingent. The girls at Ocean View and Masiphumelele were inspired by the Baabaas and were exhilarated to spend some time with female rugby role models.

  • James' Story

    James' Story

    When James joined Star* he was struggling in school, and was in Alternative Provision. The support James has from Star* has changed his life, helping to go back to mainstream school, and gain a 100% sports scholarship to a prestigious independent school!

  • Richmond Heavies Foundation LONDON BRIDGES NIGHT WALK

    Richmond Heavies Foundation LONDON BRIDGES NIGHT WALK

    Protecting & Supporting the Richmond Rugby Family. This is a fundraising Night Walk from Tower Bridge to Richmond Bridge, crossing every Bridge (23!) in between. A distance of 43km – a little more than a marathon.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What We Do

    What We Do

  • 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.

  • Front Row Club Closure

  • 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

    Ed was a big personality who lived life to the full, was loved dearly by his family and friends, and is missed hugely by all who knew him. He was a talented sportsman who enjoyed playing both codes of rugby and cricket. Following Ed’s death in 2016, this Memorial Fund was established to honour his memory.

  • Richmond Heavies Foundation Presents ‘A Series of Extraordinary Events’

    Richmond Heavies Foundation Presents ‘A Series of Extraordinary Events’

    The Richmond Heavies Foundation are organising A Series Of Extraordinary Events around the world, which include extraordinary superhuman challenges as well as achievable social activities, allowing all to get involved. All monies raised will go to the Richmond Heavies Foundation, which was founded after Richmond Rugby lost 3 very special friends, far too early.

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