About Umuri Foundation

Empowering youth through sports and education since 2018

About UF

                            Est. 2018
                            Founded by Jimmy Mulisa
                        

Our Impact

Sports for Social Change
Youth Development in Rwanda
Safe & Healthy Environments

Empowering Rwandan youth through sports to build confidence, leadership, and community engagement.

What We Do

Organized Sports Programs
Leadership Development
Community Building
Educational Support

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Our Mission

To harness the power of sports to inspire, educate and uplift vulnerlable children and youth, fostering hope, resilience and a brighter future for Rwanda's youth.

Our Vision

To create a generation of empowered youth who lead transformative change in their communities through the unifying power of sports.

Our Values

Integrity

We uphold the highest ethical standards in all our actions and decisions.

Innovation

We constantly seek new and creative ways to address challenges and improve our programs.

Inclusiveness

We embrace diversity and ensure that our programs are accessible to all.

Gender Equality

We promote equal opportunities and empowerment for both girls and boys.

Our Impact

Children and youth engaged in sports events across Rwanda

Street children integrated into sports reintegration programs in Kigali

Free HIV tests offered

Girls and women empowered through our Girls Champion Women program

Our Story

2018

Foundation

Umuri Foundation founded

Program Launch

Kina Unirinde program

Expansion

6 districts reached

Sports Club

Umuri Sports Club

Girls Champion

Girls empowerment

Milestone

25,000+ supported

New Heights

KU 2.0 & UNICEF

Foundation (2018)

Jimmy founded the Umuri Foundation in 2018, driven by his belief in football’s unique potential to inspire positive social change for young people in Rwanda. His personal mission has been to open doors of opportunity for others that he himself lacked growing up, recognizing that many young people’s potential remains unrealized due to circumstances beyond their control.

Program Launch (2019)

Launch of Kina Unirinde program, funded by AHF, UNICEF Rwanda, and Imbuto Foundation. This marked the beginning of our structured approach to youth development through sports, reaching hundreds of children in our first year.

Expansion (2020)

Successfully expanded our programs to reach 6 districts in Rwanda, significantly increasing our impact and establishing a strong presence across the country. This expansion allowed us to touch more lives and create lasting change in more communities.

Sports Club Launch (2021)

Launch of Umuri Sports Club, with our boys' team entering Rwanda's 3rd Division. This milestone represented our commitment to providing structured sporting opportunities and creating pathways for talented youth.

Girls Champion Program (2022)

Introduction of the Girls Champion program, a dedicated initiative to empower young women through sports. This program addresses unique challenges faced by girls and provides them with opportunities for growth and development.

Major Milestone (2023)

Reached a significant milestone of supporting over 25,000 children through HIV testing and support programs. This achievement demonstrates our commitment to holistic development and health awareness in our communities.

New Heights (2024)

Developed KU 2.0 football drills in Nyagatare through partnership with Imbuto Foundation. Planning exciting collaboration with UNICEF for innovative GIRL program supporting girls and children with disabilities (CWDs), marking a new chapter in our mission to create inclusive sporting opportunities.

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