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Atlas Ambassador Richard ‘Juggler’ Austin Honoured with MBE in New Years Honours List
In recognition of over 30 years of raising charitable funds and services to rugby, Richard “Juggler” Austin has been honoured in the 2026 New Years Honours list to become a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
Thank You For Your Support In Our Big Give Christmas Challenge!
Our Big Give Christmas Challenge closed on 9 December, and we are so grateful for the support shown!
Join us in the Big Give Christmas Challenge!
Join us as we launch our Big Give Christmas Challenge on ‘Giving Tuesday’, 2 December, until 9 December. Thanks to the support of The Reed Foundation, your donation will have twice the impact as we raise funds for Bhubesi Pride Foundation.
Creating Safe Spaces For Children in India: The Sunrise Centre
In Saraswatipur, a remote village in India’s elephant corridor, daily life is marked by hardship and danger. Yet, through Khelo Rugby’s creation of the Sunrise Centre, children have gained access to safety, education, and hope. This initiative has transformed lives, boosting school attendance and inspiring lasting community change.
World Tsunami Awareness Day: The Tu’anuku Kindergarten is Nearly Complete
This November, as we mark World Tsunami Day, we are thrilled to share a major progress update on our ongoing commitment to the Kingdom of Tonga.
Atlas Media Centres: Safe and Supportive Spaces
A part of the Atlas South Africa All Schools initiative, the Atlas Media Centres at Masiphumelele and Ocean View High Schools have become vital hubs of learning, safety, and growth.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
On 17 October, we join the global community in marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – a day that reminds us poverty is not only about lack of income, but about dignity, justice, and belonging.
World Teacher’s Day
The Atlas Foundation is joining in with the world to celebrate World Teachers’ Day – a moment to recognise and honour the teachers who shape lives and transform education across the globe.
The Atlas Foundation Returns to the Atlas Mountains
Conquering Mount Toubkal: Trustees and Supporters Take on the 2025 Atlas Trek in the Atlas Mountains.
Celebrating a Year-Long Partnership with Dauntsey’s School
Dauntsey’s School celebrated its partnership with The Atlas Foundation as Dauntsey’s Charity of the Year for the 2024/25 academic year.
Highland Hiking Charity Challenge with Bhubesi Pride Foundation
On 6 September, a group of determined hikers, spanning all ages and backgrounds, took on the rugged beauty of Scotland's highlands. Together, they trekked an impressive 19 miles through the iconic Lairig Ghru pass, all in support of a remarkable cause: raising vital...
Creating Safe & Enriching Holidays for Children in Kenya – A Summer Roundup from LSO
From 4th to 23rd August, Little Sports Organisation (LSO) ran its PATHWAYS Holiday Programme, giving children a safe, fun, and enriching space during the school break. The programme blended sports, life skills, and learning to give children from urban villages...
Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month and Our New Atlas South Africa Project
This Deaf Awareness Month, Atlas is proud to announce an inspiring new initiative in Cape Town. In partnership with the Dominican Deaf School and Villager RFC, we've launched a programme that coaches young deaf boys and girls twice a week - helping them build skills,...
Help Us Fix Our School Desks in Eswatini with SKRUM
Fixing Desks, Rebuilding Futures As many go Back To School, donate a seat to learn. The classroom should be a sanctuary; a space for curiosity, safety, and hope. But in too many schools across Eswatini, even the most basic tool for learning is missing: a desk....
Individual Rights Day
It's International Individual Rights Day. In honour of John Locke, the seventeenth-century English philosopher whose important and ground-breaking writings argued for the rights of each single human being, Individual Rights Day is celebrated on August 29th, the...
Breaking the Intergenerational Poverty Cycle: How LSO Transforms Lives Through Sport
In the heart of Mombasa, the Little Sports Organisation Kenya (LSO) is using the power of school sports to connect with children trapped in extreme poverty and give them a way out. For many of these children, daily life is about survival, with no resources for...
The Life-Changing Impacts of Rugby: Scholarships Achieved By Little Sports Organisation Kenya Children
Reporting the impacts of our work has always been important to The Atlas Foundation. It gives us a way to log real-world outcomes, share how we are using the generous contributions and donations made by our supporters, and showcase why sustained efforts to improve the...
Nourishing Hope: Supporting Children Through Nutrition and Rugby
The Atlas Foundation continues to make a powerful impact across the globe, using the game of rugby as a vehicle for change and food as a lifeline. Two of our partners, Lanna Rugby Club and the Gauteng Women's Rugby Institute (GWRI), are showing how nutrition and...
Mayor of London Announces £1.4m Go! London Investment While Visiting The Atlas Foundation in South Africa
The Atlas Foundation was honoured to host the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, in Cape Town this week, where he announced a new £1.4 million round of funding for Go! London - the capital’s biggest ever community sport fund. The announcement marked a proud moment in The...
Barbarian Legends Bring Joy and Inspiration to Atlas South Africa Youth
The spirit of rugby, camaraderie, and community was on full display in Cape Town as the world-renowned Barbarian Rugby Team made a special visit to Atlas South Africa ahead of their much-anticipated clash with the Springboks. Atlas South Africa is a beacon of hope...
Champions of Change: Khelo Rugby’s Premier League Players Show the Power of Sport to Transform Lives
In a dazzling celebration of global rugby talent and local resilience, the Rugby Premier League (RPL) united stars from across the world, from Fiji to Uganda, Canada to New Zealand. But for The Atlas Foundation, the most moving victories came not just from the...
June Sporting Chance Prize Draw Closed – A Huge Thank You!
The Sporting Chance Prize Draw has officially come to a close, and what an incredible success it was! This unique fundraising initiative not only offered participants the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences but also helped raise vital funds to support The...
Wales Rugby Kit Donation Uplifts Atlas South Africa Youth Following Royal Visit
Cape Town, June 2025 - There was a magnificent wash of red at Masiphumelele High School last week, as boys and girls from The Atlas Foundation South Africa proudly received official Wales Rugby kit, generously delivered by the UK Deputy Consul General, Matthew...
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...