Providing Children with the Chance to Thrive
International Children’s Charity
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Wow! Ten years of Atlas
The Atlas Foundation proudly celebrates a decade of changing lives across the globe. What began as a simple mission to make a difference has grown into a powerful movement, reaching thousands of children with food, clean water, education, and life-changing opportunities.

Atlas Projects Across the World
Learn about our projects and global network of rugby champions who identify communities in their region with a need for meaningful impact and support to children’s lives locally.

Upcoming Atlas Events
Find out about upcoming events for Atlas and our network of rugby champions. Get involved, support through donations and understand more about out vital work with children.
Our Impact
Since we started in 2015, The Atlas Foundation has worked with…
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Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025: Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld
Every year on 28 May, Menstrual Hygiene Day shines a spotlight on a critical but often overlooked issue: access to safe, dignified menstrual care. It’s a day to raise awareness, challenge taboos, and call for real action to ensure that no one is held back by their...
Seven Khelo Rugby, Future Hope Athletes to Star in India’s First-Ever Rugby Premier League
From the lanes of Bengal’s marginalised communities to the bright lights of India’s newest sporting spectacle, seven young athletes from Atlas Project Partner, Khelo Rugby , are set to showcase their talents on a national stage like never before. The Atlas Foundation...
“Every Pass Counts” – Building a Future Through Rugby in Masiphumelele and Ocean View
Last week, 77 young players from Masiphumelele and Ocean View crossed the mountain from their communities to Constantia for a friendly tournament hosted by the False Bay Rugby Academy. For some, it was their first time leaving their area - an experience that, in Coach...
Our Mission
The Atlas Foundation uses rugby to engage and inspire children, instilling the core values of rugby in a safe, fun environment. Working alongside the community, we identify the specific barriers children face and partner with a range of local organisations to deliver additional tailored support across education, health, and inclusion.
Our Vision
Rugby is a unique sport, played and followed by a tight-knit global family. Values of integrity, teamwork, enjoyment and commitment help create not just better players, but better people. Its bonds of friendship transverse the world, touching people regardless of race, religion, or gender.
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Griff Running the Brighton Marathon for The Ian Williams Foundation
To raise money for young people and athletes to safeguard them against cardiac risks through screening an education.
Jon’s Run for Ed
I am doing this run in honour of a good friend who regrettably passed away in 2016, this run will hopefully go a long way in reaching the target of £40,000
Juggler is raising funds for The Atlas Foundation
Having supported Jason Leonard OBE since the very start of The Atlas Foundation in 2014, I (My lovely Wife & wonderful Kids actually) felt it was necessary to do something more challenging, than Golf, Cycling, Lunching and to give me a focus to get fit and healthy for 2025 !