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OUR PROGRAMMES

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SASA SOCCER

Sport helps young people build confidence, resilience, self-discipline and more. Through supportive football coaching in a positive environment, we create spaces where children can flourish. 

We run regular, age-tailored sessions for kids aged 5 to 18. Our curriculum meets FIFA and UEFA guidelines, because we believe every child deserves access to high-quality activities, whatever their geography or circumstances. 

We can support career pathways through club partnerships, but that’s not our goal. We exist to help all kids grow, wherever they start and whatever they aspire to. 

Data sources: President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Science Board; Project Play, Aspen Institute; Youth Sport Trust. 

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FUEL UP

Regular access to nutritious food plays a vital role in children's health and development. In Rwanda, food insecurity affects around one in five people.  

That’s why nutrition is part of every Sasa football session, with fresh, healthy food to support children’s energy, focus, and enjoyment of the game. 

Providing meals is one practical way we support children’s health and wellbeing, and help make sports inclusive by removing barriers to participation.

Data source: World Food Programme 

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CLEAN START

Hygiene-related illnesses remain a major challenge in Rwanda. Simple practices like handwashing can prevent many of these illnesses, when the right knowledge and resources are in place. 

At Sasa, hygiene is built into the rhythm of our football sessions, exploring how, when and why to wash with soap. It’s simple, everyday knowledge children can share. 

Through our partners, we also provide soap for kids to use at home. By weaving hygiene education into our programme, we support the conditions for building routines that protect children’s health and the health of their communities. 

Data sources: World Health Organisation; UNICEF