{"id":69776,"date":"2024-11-24T19:22:16","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T19:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africathletics.com\/?page_id=69776"},"modified":"2026-01-29T14:49:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:49:07","slug":"progetto-rugby","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.africathletics.com\/en\/cosa-facciamo\/progetto-rugby\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby Project"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSince December 2022, in collaboration with the Mulanje Sports Club, we have launched the first female rugby 7s team. Thanks to the commitment of our collaborators, volunteers, and local coaches, a team of girls aged 11 to 14 was selected to form the squad - the Mulanje Sapitwas. The name is inspired by the highest peak of the mountain near the sports center.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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In addition to training sessions, the Mulanje Sapitwas have access to\u00a0after-school courses in Math, English, and Computer Science.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The project aims to give girls the opportunity\u00a0to challenge themselves and grow in a safe environment, guided by the values of sport: perseverance, focus, resilience, and responsibility.<\/strong>\u00a0Participation requires good academic performance, teamwork, and consistency.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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This initiative was born from the awareness that\u00a0gender inequality represents a crucial challenge in Malawi - a country with high rates of child marriage and early pregnancies, which further limit girls\u2019 opportunities for growth and development.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Malawi has one of the highest rates of child marriage, with 42% of girls married before the age of 18.64% drop out of sports by age 16\u201317, and 80% feel excluded from sports activities, which remain largely inaccessible and non-inclusive for Malawian girls and women.\u00a0Through sport, we aim to help these girls build self-esteem and awareness, empowering them to aspire to a brighter future.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We also collaborate with the\u00a0Girl Up United Nations Foundation,<\/strong>\u00a0which promotes gender equality and female empowerment. We regularly organize games and activities to raise awareness among the girls about their rights, the importance of pursuing their dreams and ambitions, and believing in themselves.<\/p>\n

Consolidating partnerships with local organizations is essential to ensure that our project is welcomed, supported by the community, and sustainable in the long term.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Why Rugby?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Rugby is a teacher of life. It is a sport that helps girls gain awareness of their bodies and their potential.<\/strong> Its rules are both intellectually and personally stimulating: rugby teaches young players <\/span>to trust that someone will always be by their side to achieve a common goal, and in turn, that supporting their teammates - literally and metaphorically - is the only way forward.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The success of this project is measured not only by victories on the field but also by the renewed confidence that drives these girls to actively contribute to their community.<\/strong> Looking ahead, the ultimate goal is to provide practical skills that enable them to apply what they\u2019ve learned to everyday challenges - such as managing finances and household budgets - giving them access to greater opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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