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Join us in transforming lives and communities through the power of football.
Get InvolvedOur Work
Welcome to Umuri Foundation, where we harness the transformative power of sports to foster good health, promote education, and unite communities in Rwanda. Our programs empower youth, especially young girls, to build character, confidence, and a brighter future.
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Our Vision
We envision life where young people of Rwanda can fulfill their potential and have every opportunity to succeed.
Our Mission
We work with a mission to empower youth by instilling hope, alleviating poverty, promoting good health and fostering educational attainment through the transformative power of football.
Our Transformative Programs
Umuri Academy
Empowering through education
Umuri Academy
Our flagship program that combines academic excellence with sports training, nurturing well-rounded individuals ready to take on the world.
Learn MoreCommunity Empowerment
Building stronger communities
Community Empowerment
We work hand-in-hand with local communities to develop sustainable solutions, fostering unity and progress for all.
Learn MoreUmuri Forward
Shaping the future
Umuri Forward
An innovative initiative focusing on technology and leadership skills, preparing our youth for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
Learn MoreOur Impact
Young people are engaged in sports-based interventions that promote good health and wellbeing, addressing mental health, STIs, NCD), and hygiene.
Girls and boys countrywide have access to sports for development activities through community sports centers and grassroots tournaments.
Vulnerable children are benefiting from reintegration programs that support their return to families, communities, and schools
Centers are mpowered with tools and equipment needed to drive personal development through sports.
Young girls are empowered as players and coaches through our girls’ teams, fostering leadership, confidence, and equal opportunities in sports.
Peer coaches across 10 districts have been trained in Sports for Development and now serve as change champions within their communities
Young boys and girls have transitioned into professional football careers at both national and international levels.
Parents and children mobilized through innovative football events, to create a supportive learning environment for girls and children with disabilities.
Latest News
From Grassroots to National Stage: Umuri Boys Shine in U17 Selection
From grassroots beginnings to the national stage, six Umuri Academy graduates have earned spots in the U17 national team preparations for CECAFA. A proud moment for Umuri, and a big step forward for our boys’ football journey.
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Umuri Academy Summer Camp: A Season of Learning, Play, and Growth
Umuri Academy’s Summer Camp at @ZariaCourtRW gave children the chance to learn, play, and grow. With games, bonding, and joyful memories, we closed the camp celebrating every child’s potential and future.
Kina Unirinde Finals: Celebrating Talent, Passion, and Youth Empowerment
The Kina Unirinde Finals in Kigali brought together U10 to U17 boys and girls, celebrating football, life lessons, and youth empowerment. With strong support from our partners, this summer was full of talent, passion, and growth.
Testimonials
Diane
Coach, Nyagatare Sector
"Kina Unirinde 2.0 is praised for its mixed-gender sessions and inclusion of teen mothers, fostering talent, inclusivity and growth beyond football"
Gerard
Coach, Nyagatare Sector
"The program has motivated me to involve more youth, include mental health discussions, and engage parents in supporting their children's health."
Allouette
Teen Mother, Nyagatare
"As a teen mother, this program has inspired me to encourage more young people to join, include mental health talks in our sessions and involve parents to better support their children's health."
Our Partners
