Team sports are a proven driver of wellbeing.
Children who play regularly in safe, engaging environments thrive — physically, mentally, and socially. The impact can last a lifetime.
But for many children in Rwanda, organised sport is out of reach. Cost, distance, and other barriers make it hard to access, especially in rural areas, where most families live.
Yet with almost half the population under 18, the potential is extraordinary. At Sasa, we believe every young person deserves the dignity of access to high quality, professionally led sport.
That’s why we’re delivering joyful, world-class programmes in communities across Rwanda — making sport a meaningful part of growing up for every child who loves to play.
Data sources: President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Science Board; Project Play, Aspen Institute; Youth Sport Trust; World Bank; National Institute of Statistics Rwanda.
OUR MISSION
Equipping children to thrive through sport.
OUR VISION
Resilient young people shaping their futures with dignity and confidence.
OUR APPROACH
Sasa promotes youth development by using sport to strengthen mental health, build life skills, and bring young people together. Combined with practical health support – from hygiene education to nutritious meals – our work lays strong foundations for lasting wellbeing.
We work in Rwanda.
A country defined not by what it has faced, but by how it has responded — with dignity, unity, and self-determination. It’s a place where thoughtful, collaborative action delivers real value.
You’ll find us in the Southern and Western provinces, as well as in the capital, from a quiet Kigali suburb to the ancient Nyungwe rainforest.
We’ve worked alongside local communities and organisations for more than a decade. These relationships make it possible to reach children in some of Rwanda’s most remote regions. We believe potential isn’t limited by geography, and opportunity shouldn’t be either.
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SOME IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS
