The Atlas Foundation is Proud to Support Virreyes Rugby Club

 

In the ‘Villas’ of Buenos Aires, life is a daily battle against poverty, hunger, and violence. For children growing up here, gang activity, limited education, and unemployment create a cycle of despair that can feel impossible to break. But at the heart of these shantytowns stands Virreyes Rugby Club, a safe haven that offers young people and their families the chance to dream of a better future.

 

A Safe Haven Through Rugby

 

Virreyes Rugby Club uses rugby not just as a sport, but as a powerful tool for transformation. The club creates a safe space where children and teenagers can learn discipline, teamwork, and resilience. These values are more than skills—they are lifelines that empower kids to escape the cycles of hardship that surround them.

Beyond the game, Virreyes offers:

 

  • Cooked meals to fight hunger and provide essential nutrition.
  • Access to an healthcare 
  • Support for education and employment, helping families see opportunities beyond the shantytowns

 

Through rugby, Virreyes develops community, builds friendships, and shows children that they are stronger together, that they matter, and that they are worthy of brighter tomorrows.

 


The Impact of Virreyes Rugby Club

 

Since 2018, Virreyes Rugby Club has expanded its reach, working with 6 rugby clubs and 20 schools across the suburbs of Buenos Aires.

  • 800 children have been directly impacted, finding hope and purpose on the rugby field
  • Over 125,000 meals were cooked, prepared, and delivered during the height of the pandemic, ensuring families didn’t go hungry
  • Thousands more in the community have been touched by the club’s wider support, from food rations to healthcare initiatives

 


 

Why Virreyes Matters

 

In a country where over half the population lives in poverty, the need for Virreyes’ work has never been more urgent. Argentina’s economic crisis has pushed families to the brink, with inflation and unemployment leaving millions struggling to survive. For the children of the Villas, Virreyes is a refuge, a support system, and a source of hope.

Through rugby, meals, healthcare, education, and housing, Virreyes Rugby Club is building a brighter future for those who need it most. With the support of The Atlas Foundation, the club is not just changing lives – it’s saving them.

 


 

Join Us in Supporting Virreyes

 

At Virreyes Rugby Club, every scrum, every meal, and every act of kindness represents a step toward breaking the cycle of poverty and giving children a chance to thrive. Together, we can continue to transform lives in Buenos Aires.

Your support makes a difference. Help us keep Virreyes’ life-changing work alive by getting involved today.

 

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