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Atlas Trustee visits Bhubesi Pride Foundation!
Atlas Trustee, John Clougherty, recently visited Bhubesi Pride Foundation in rural Lilongwe, Malawi, to see first hand the incredible work BPF does for children facing extreme poverty.
Join us in the Big Give Christmas Challenge!
Atlas is participating in the Big Give Christmas Challenge – where your donations have double the impact! Join us during the Big Give to help our partners in Eswatini, SKRUM, help young girls and boys overcome the challenges of HIV/AIDS and a repressive patriarchal culture that stops children believing they can have a better future.
Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation visits Atlas South Africa!
Atlas South Africa were honoured to host the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation and the U16s Rugby Monaco team to join us in a 3-day rugby programme. Playing against the kids at Ocean & Masi High, followed by a visit to our Atlas DigiBus, the visit was enjoyed by all, and saw some exceptional rugby!
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
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.
The Atlas DigiBus continues to help children thrive!
The Atlas DigiBus is helping an extra 1300 children per month in Langa, Cape Town with their computer lessons and this is leading to remarkable improvements in their English, Maths and coding skills! The Atlas Digibus gives these children valuable opportunities for growth and development, providing them with the chance to thrive!
South Africa Golf Day Success!
The recent annual golf day for Atlas South Africa was a great success and raised valuable funds for our projects across South Africa!
Mission Accomplished at the URC!
Mission Accomplished with Atlas USA at the URC! Atlas USA held the Urban Rugby Championships last week, which was a great success, despite the rain. The children all enjoyed the experience, and told us how they had made new friends, and had a chance to get out of their comfort zone. Some even described it as the time of their lives!
International Mother Language Day
On International Mother Language Day, we are celebrating how the Atlas DigiBus is transforming children’s lives, and giving them better opportunities for the future. Through teaching English, the Atlas DigiBus is allowing children who previously only spoke their indigenous language the ability to access education, and is providing them with the chance to thrive!
Kampuchea Balopp KB Day!
Atlas partner, Kampuchea Balopp held their first KB day of the year, sharing the themes of gender equality, social inclusion, and disability!
International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
On International Day for Zero Tolerance of FGM we are sharing how our local partner in Kenya, Team Talk, are working to empower girls and educate children to stop this harmful process and the misogynistic attitudes that many young girls sadly experience #EndFGM
International Day of Education
Atlas celebrates the International Day of Education 2023! Education is a key aspect of the work Atlas does, and we currently have 13 projects across 8 countries that are helping over 167,000 children with their education. Read on to learn about the vital work are projects do to help children thrive! #IDE2023
Atlas Trekkers help at local feeding programme
Trekkers from The Atlas Foundation helped feed children in a Kiberan feeding programme
£15,500 raised during Prize Draw For Poverty!
Over £15,000 had been raised so far the Prize Draw For Poverty campaign when it initially closed on the 5th January. The donation links are still running.
SKRUM visit Othandweni Primary School
Maro Itoje visits Team Talk in rural Kenya
Last week, Atlas trustee, and England and British and Irish Lions legend, Maro Itoje visited Kenya to see our partner Team Talk’s work in rural schools
Ocean View High School programme inspiring pride and inclusivity
Teenagers at Ocean View High School have been having rugby sessions outside of school term and create a space for girls to join in equally.
Maro Itoje visits the KRDA in Nairobi!
CEO Boris and Trustee (and England and British Lions legend) Maro Itoje are visiting Nairobi to see the work of our partners in Kenya
We have partnered with CC Grass!
The Atlas Foundation is delighted to announce that we have partnered with CC Grass, the largest artificial grass manufacturers in the world!
DigiBus Launch
The Atlas Foundation welcomes the first Atlas DigiBus, a pioneering initiative for children, employment, and communities in South Africa
Our first five years 2015-2020
Our first five years captured in a one minute video
Maro Itoje joins the Atlas Foundation Board of Trustees
We are absolutely delighted to announce that the Saracens and England lock, Maro Itoje, has been elected to the Board of Trustees. As an Atlas Foundation Trustee Maro will be legally responsible, as a Board Director, for charitable compliance and will work with the other Trustees to set the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring that Atlas fulfils its vision and mission.