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.
Our Journey
2014
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025
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.
Introduced our first hygiene initiative.
Launched our Kigali programme, with Kanombe Camp School Group.
Rebranded as Sasa Sport, ready for the next chapter.
Four locations thriving, reaching ~500 Rwandan children.
Our Team
Stephanie Starling
Executive Director
Jean Paulin Mutatsineza
Programme Director
Christian Hatumimana
Assistant Programme Dir.
Nadia Bugenimana
Sports Educator
Bienvenue Nyonsenga
Sports Educator
Bravo Shema Bright
Sports Educator
Justin Mukiza
Sports Educator
Patrice Nzabarinda
Sports Educator
Nadia Izere
Sports Educator
Charles Uwizeyimana
Sports Educator
Eulade Kwizera
Sports Educator
Apollinaire Rurangwa
Sports Educator
Basil Habimana
Sports Educator
Laurien Musabyimana
Sports Educator
Patience Niyomugabo
Sports Educator
William Ngoga
Sports Educator
René Bigirimana
Sports Educator
Advisory Committee
Amanda Ramsey
Recruitment & Partnerships
Our committee is growing…
David Helmer
Founder & Chair
Timothy Muriuki
Finance & Legal
