Breaking the Cycle: Blandina’s Story

At just 15, Blandina’s life is a story of resilience against relentless adversity.

Aisha’s Journey with KRDA

Eight-year-old Aisha’s story is a stark reflection of the daily deprivation faced by thousands of children in Kibera, Africa’s largest urban slum.

Hope and Opportunity in Mombasa’s Slums: Fidel’s Story

Nine-year-old Fidel, a Grade 4 pupil at Shimo la Tewa Primary School in Mombasa, Kenya, is bright, energetic, and quick with a joke. But behind his lively smile lies a life marked by deprivation. He lives with his mother in a single rented room inside a crowded...

Mary’s Story: From Hunger to Hope

Nine-year-old Mary lives with her mother and two younger brothers in a single-room home in Kibera, Africa's largest slum. Her mother picks up casual laundry work whenever she can, but the little she earns is barely enough for rent, let alone food. Most mornings Mary...

From Risk to Rugby: Farida’s Story

In the heart of Mombasa, Mama Farida is doing everything she can to keep her family afloat. A single mother of three daughters and a grandchild, she lives in a cramped one-room home. With her eldest daughter unwell and no steady income, Mama Farida bears the full...
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Felix’s Story

Felix’s Story

For Felix, childhood wasn’t always filled with play and friendship. Born with albinism, he faced heartbreaking prejudice—other children refused to play with him, believing harmful misconceptions about his condition.
“In the past I faced discrimination because other kids refused to play with me, they say that I will give them [albinism]” Felix shared. But when his father encouraged him to join Bhubesi Pride Foundation’s rugby programme, everything began to change.

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James’ Story

James’ Story

When James joined Star* he was struggling in school, and was in Alternative Provision. The support James has from Star* has changed his life, helping to go back to mainstream school, and gain a 100% sports scholarship to a prestigious independent school!

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Jean’s Story

Jean’s Story

Jean lives in rural Lilongwe, where education, health, and food are luxuries that many children sadly don’t have access to. Regrettably, these are not the only difficulties Jean faces, as she is bullied by other kids, causing her to feel isolated and lonely. Atlas and Bhubesi Pride Foundation are helping Jean through the Reconnect program, where children learn key life skills. Jean is now happier and healthier thanks to the program!

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Maxwell’s Story

Maxwell’s Story

After Maxwell’s mother died, he had an extremely difficult and unhappy childhood, experiencing unimaginable torture and child labour. Thanks to KRDA and Atlas, this is changing, and Maxwell is no longer living in these awful conditions. The coaches at KRDA are helping Maxwell at school, and he is already happier and looking forward to his future.

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Charles’ Story

Charles’ Story

Charles lives in Kibera, the largest slum in Africa. Our partners, King Rugby Development Academy, have brought happiness, education and sport into Charles’ life.

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Ke Mardy’s Story

Ke Mardy’s Story

When his parents could no longer handle his care, Ke Mardy was placed into an NGO at 14 years old. Our partner, Kampuchea Balopp, use sport for inclusivity and now Ke Mardy welcomes others with disabilities to feel less alone.

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Nico’s Story

Nico’s Story

From shanty towns in Buenos Aires, to hot meals and hope; The Atlas Foundation is giving Nico a chance to thrive in Argentina through education and health check-ups

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Zola’s story

Zola’s story

When Atlas first met Zola, she was stuck in a community of crime, drugs, and inequality. Now she stands in the face of adversity, captaining the school rugby team and empowering more young girls to stand up for themselves

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Lebogang’s Story

Lebogang’s Story

Meet Lebogang, who is overcoming high rates of gender inequality and violence, as well as personal loss, with the help of Gauteng Women’s Rugby Institute. Lebogang has opportunities available to her thanks to Atlas and GWRI, and her future looks bright – she is an inspiration to us all!

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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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Roukeya’s Story

Roukeya’s Story

Roukeya has faced hardship and trauma in her life – from losing her leg to being abused by her father. But now, with the support of Les Enfants de L’Ovale, our partners, she is now thriving.

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Vinay’s Story

Vinay’s Story

Vinay is a young leader at Khelo Rugby, our local partners in India. Through sport, discussion and friendship, Vinay is ensuring local children stay away from drugs and alcohol.

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Rithy’s Story

Rithy’s Story

Rithy from Kampuchea Balopp shares how rugby has given him friendship and taught him the value of teamwork.

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Jamuna’s Story

Jamuna’s Story

When joining Khelo Rugby, Jamuna received educational support after not attending school for nearly two years.

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Alex’s Story

Alex’s Story

This is the story of Alex, a double orphan living in Ha Tsolo, who was helped by the Lesotho Rugby Academy

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