Our Values

DIGNITY

We affirm and respect the inherent worth of every individual. We listen deeply, value lived experience, and protect the safety, voice, and agency of those involved in our work.

COMMUNITY

We stay rooted in and accountable to our community, holding space for difference, dialogue, and mutual care. We reflect, celebrate, and learn with those we serve and all who shape our work. 

ATTENTION

We bring care, focus, and consistency to everything we do. By attending to details, honouring context, and responding thoughtfully, we cultivate a daily practice of excellence. 

CURIOSITY

Embracing a discovery mindset, we explore new ideas with creativity, humility, and the courage to try new things. In the face of failure, we remain open, venturesome, and committed to growth.  

KNOWLEDGE

We centre evidence as a tool for understanding, reflection and adaptation. Our approach prioritises collaboration, reflexivity, and non-hierarchical ways of knowing.  

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2014

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2023

Today

Began consulting on growing the economy through sports.

Strategic shift towards youth development.

Launched our first football programme, at Nyamagabe.

COVID 19: temporary pause in service delivery.

Began operating in Gisovu and Gisakura, with Nyungwe National Park.

Launched our Kigali programme, with Kanombe Camp School Group.

Introduced our first hygiene initiative.

Rebranded as Sasa Sport, ready for the next chapter.

Four locations thriving, reaching ~500 Rwandan children.

Our Team

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Stephanie Starling
Executive Director

NOW RECRUITING
Programme Director

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Bravo Shema Bright
Sports Educator

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Nadia Izere
Sports Educator

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Apollinaire Rurangwa
Sports Educator

Basil Habimana
Sports Educator

Denis Lemaire
Sports Educator

Eulade Kwizera
Sports Educator

Laurien Musabyimana
Sports Educator

Justin Mukiza
Sports Educator

Nadia Bugenimana
Sports Educator

Patience Niyomugabo
Sports Educator

Patrice Nzabarinda
Sports Educator

René Bigirimana
Sports Educator

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William Ngoga
Sports Educator

Advisory Committee

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Amanda Ramsey
Recruitment & Partnerships

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Timothy Muriuki
Finance & Legal

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David Helmer
Founder & Chair

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Our committee is growing…

Christian Hatumimana
Assistant Programme Dir.

Samantha Uwamariya
Support Officer

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Sports Educator

Charles Uwizeyimana
Sports Educator