Jul 12, 2023 | KRDA, Stories
Charles is a thirteen year old boy living in Kibera, the largest urban slum in Africa. There is a large open sewer running outside of Charles’ home. Charles has four younger brothers and sisters, and his mother has just given birth to another child. His father...
Jul 10, 2023 | Kampuchea Balopp, Stories
Ke Mardy was placed at the Kampuchea Sela Handicap NGO at 14 years old when his parents could no longer handle his care. Ke Mardy’s mental disabilities meant he was rarely welcomed into sport by his peers, despite his love for playing and his own efforts to make...
Jul 8, 2023 | Stories, Virreyes Rugby Club
Nico came to Buenos Aires with his mother and two brothers not long after his father died. They found themselves in a shanty town sharing a squalid room with no sanitation, living in a neighbourhood ruled by gangs, and being forced to pay a costly rent that made...
Jul 7, 2023 | Masi & OV, Stories
Zola Nondwayi is an exceptional young girl living in the Masiphumelele township, where she has excelled even in the face of many difficulties. The area has serious problems with crime and alcohol, stripping many children of hope for the future, and leaving them to...
Aug 15, 2022 | GWRI, Stories
Tsakane is a small township just outside Ekurhuleni, South Africa. There are extremely high rates of gender inequality and violence which have been pushing female rights to the margins of society, profoundly impacting the quality of life for women and girls. Lebogang...
May 23, 2022 | Khelo, Stories
Vicky first picked up a rugby ball at the age of 11. Him and his brother Sunny were brought up by his Mum as his Dad passed away when he was much younger. Vicky is from the bustee (slum) community of Hyde Road in the port area of Kolkata’s docks – where...
