Peace and reconciliation through Rugby in Israel

In September 2017, a peace and reconciliation programme was launched for kids from some of the most marginalised schools in Israel. The ambition, to use rugby to break down racial and religious divides, and to build peace and unity through kids playing together and competing against each other.

Atlas is delighted to report that through the generoity of three UK individuals we have funded work in 12 schools across Israel. This is delivered by Rugby Israel and is focussing on teamwork and reconciliation in divided communities.

Locations and schools in Israel

Jerusalem

Boyer High-School

Ankori High-School

Tel Aviv

Nofim School

Cfir School

Tel-Hai School

Haifa

Ironi Gimel School

Ironi Hey School

Karmel Zvulun Kibbutz Yagur

Rehovot

Givat-Brenner Regional High-School

Darca Ramon Gedera High-School

Solomon Bereshit Givat-Brener School

There are a further 33 schools that we wish to reach. 

It costs £1,000 per school per year to work regularly with 60 boys and girls. That is less than £20 per child per year, yet the values and support of rugby last a lifetime.

Results

The Atlas Foundation “All Schools” Programme is a proven model that:

improves academic success at school

reduces crime and anti-social behaviour out of school

creates access to jobs beyond school

Impacts

In the US it is doubling graduation rates and eliminated teenage pregnancies;

In Asia it is increasing graduation rates from 18% - 80%

   In Africa young players are getting work in the fitness and security industries

Links:

• Israel All Schools