UK Registered Charity number 1113179
Our Mission
We support the growth of participation in the game of rugby to encourage a healthy, active lifestyle for children in Rwanda and promote the rugby ethos of fair play, respect, friendship and fun.
In partnership with the Rwanda Rugby Federation (RRF) we are working to create a sustainable model for the continued growth of the great sport of rugby in Rwanda.
Who we are
Friends of Rwandan Rugby is a small, innovative charity that teaches the joys of rugby to boys and girls throughout Rwanda promoting reconciliation, health and well-being through sport, using rugby to help build trust, friendships and foster shared experiences on the rugby field and have fun!
What we do
FoRR focuses on teaching rugby to children and young adults in over 100 schools and communities across Rwanda. Our Rwandan rugby development officers (RDOs) are developing the sport at grass-roots level ensuring sustainable rugby development for the future.
Why Rugby? Why Rwanda?
It is increasingly accepted that sport can play a big role in healing the personal and societal wounds left by social conflict and upheaval. The nature and culture of rugby mean that it is a powerful sport for building trust and friendship through shared experience and we believe that rugby can be used as a social-fabric building tool, especially in a country such as Rwanda which has been successfully rebuilding the unity destroyed by the events of the early 90’s.
Volunteer Coaching Trips
Fancy an adventure? We need coaches, teachers and rugby enthusiasts to join us on our next trip to Rwanda. Help us deliver equipment and coaching to children and young adults. Learn More>>
