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  • Tag Rugby Trust, Zimbabwe

    Tag Rugby Trust, Zimbabwe

    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

  • Atlas All Schools, Israel

    Atlas All Schools, Israel

    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

  • 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

  • Gauteng Women's Rugby Institute, South Africa

    Gauteng Women's Rugby Institute, South Africa

    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

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  • South Coast Pirates, Kenya
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Our Local Partners

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

Tag Rugby Trust, Zimbabwe

Tag Rugby Trust, Zimbabwe

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

Published: 15th November, 2021

Updated: 16th November, 2021

Author: Atlas Foundation

Atlas All Schools, Israel

Atlas All Schools, Israel

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: 25th October, 2021

Author: Atlas Foundation

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

Published: 21st October, 2021

Author: Atlas Foundation

Gauteng Women's Rugby Institute, South Africa

Gauteng Women's Rugby Institute, South Africa

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: 21st October, 2021

Author: Atlas Foundation

Les Enfants de L'Ovale, Madagascar

Les Enfants de L'Ovale, Madagascar

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: 19th October, 2021

Updated: 21st October, 2021

Author: Atlas Foundation

Atlas All Schools, South Africa

Atlas All Schools, South Africa

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

Published: 19th October, 2021

Updated: 21st October, 2021

Author: Atlas Foundation

Kampuchea Balopp, Cambodia

Kampuchea Balopp, Cambodia

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

Published: 19th October, 2021

Author: Atlas Foundation

KRDA, Kenya

KRDA, Kenya

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

Published: 18th October, 2021

Updated: 25th October, 2021

Author: Atlas Foundation

Memphis Inner City Rugby, USA

Memphis Inner City Rugby, USA

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: 18th October, 2021

Updated: 19th October, 2021

Author: Atlas Foundation

Atlas All Schools, Lesotho

Atlas All Schools, Lesotho

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

Published: 18th October, 2021

Updated: 19th October, 2021

Author: Atlas Foundation

Virreyes Rugby Club, Argentina

Virreyes Rugby Club, Argentina

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: 18th October, 2021

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Atlas Foundation

Khelo Rugby, Kolkata

Khelo Rugby, Kolkata

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: 18th October, 2021

Updated: 19th October, 2021

Author: Atlas Foundation

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

Published: 15th October, 2021

Updated: 19th October, 2021

Author: Atlas Foundation

SKRUM, Eswatini

SKRUM, Eswatini

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

Published: 15th October, 2021

Updated: 10th November, 2021

Author: Atlas Foundation

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  • Tour of Cambridgeshire 2022 Cycling Challenge

    Tour of Cambridgeshire 2022 Cycling Challenge

  • The Importance of Role Models

    The Importance of Role Models

    Khelo Rugby, our partners in India, explain the importance of role models and Young Leaders in their work with some of India's most disadvantaged children

  • Charity Partnership with The British & Irish Lions Extended

    Charity Partnership with The British & Irish Lions Extended

    Atlas are delighted to announce that our charity partnership with the British & Irish Lions has been extended for another year.

  • Sharan's Story

    Sharan's Story

    Sharan shares his story in his own words. With the help of Khelo Rugby, our local partners in India, he is now enrolled in a school and receives rugby sessions, food and mentoring from Khelo coaches.

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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.

  • What We Do

    What We Do

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  • Race to the Stones

    Race to the Stones

    First Marathon to Athens, now 100km Lewknor to Avebury, Glen Smith will be joined by Ben Nicholson and 30 runners and walkers to conquer the Ultra Marathon "Race to the Stones" in memory of their friends Anita, Alex and Annabel Nicholson.

  • 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.”

  • Front Row Club Closure

  • THE RICHMOND HEAVIES FOUNDATION RIDE ACROSS BRITAIN

    THE RICHMOND HEAVIES FOUNDATION RIDE ACROSS BRITAIN

    Ten supporters of The Foundation are undertaking the epic challenge of cycling from Lands End to John O Groats. This is nearly a thousand miles and they will take just nine days to complete the Journey. The elevation involved, makes this the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest twice and their bodies will endure the same as running nine consecutive marathons

  • 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.

  • History

    History

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