Faces of the Pride: Edith Kigonya
Johanna Waide, Jinja Having interviewed Peter Mulinda, Randy Mwenje and Yvette Miyoma, we continue our ‘Faces of the Pride’ feature with a very dedicated member of the G4S Uganda team… Name: Edith...
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Johanna Waide, Jinja Name: Martha Nakale Role: BPF Buddy coach in 2014 and 2015; part of the BPF & G4S support team in 2016; Team Manager for the Spire Lions rugby team; contributor to Uganda Rugby...
View ArticleArusha coaching week sets record for BPF
Johanna Waide, Arusha The 2017 Pride stepped up to the mark for a huge community coaching week in Arusha, dividing up to tackle sessions at a mammoth seven schools. This meant 420 local students were...
View ArticleG4S Tanzania & ARDP unite to take the lead for Arusha’s tournament day
Bhubesi Pride Foundation’s mission to unite, empower and inspire was proudly demonstrated at this year’s tournament in Arusha. After a hugely successful week partnering with Pride members to lead and...
View ArticleRiA 2017 makes it to the top of Africa – Moshi community coaching week a feat...
Johanna Waide, Moshi On clear mornings and afternoons, Pride members felt they were at the heart of Africa, with views of Mount Kilimanjaro visible from the pitch at their coaching-base and home for...
View ArticleFaces of the Pride: Mary Musieka
Johanna Waide, Dar es Salaam Name: Mary Musieka Role: Head Coach at Shamas Rugby Foundation; 2017 Bill McLaren Foundation grant recipient for BPF’s Tanzanian expedition leg; former professional rugby...
View ArticleA sea change for RiA 2017’s third week of coaching in Tanzania
Johanna Waide, Dar es Salaam It took a full day in transit for Pride members to make the 550km journey south, from Moshi to Dar es Salaam, which meant plenty of time to take in the rolling green...
View ArticleDar es Salaam hosts a hot tournament for RiA 2017’s last day in Tanzania
Johanna Waide, Dar es Salaam It was only fitting RiA 2017’s Tanzanian tournament finale culminated in the country’s largest city, after three huge weeks of coaching in Arusha, Moshi and Dar es Salaam....
View ArticleFaces of the Pride: Imelda Lutebinga
Johanna Waide, Dar es Salaam Name: Imelda Lutebinga Role: Human Resources Manager and G4S Country Program Leader for Bhubesi Pride Foundation’s Tanzanian expedition leg Based: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania...
View ArticleMaputo Rugby Club drives an innovative & collaborative coaching week in...
Johanna Waide, Maputo Beginning with an early meet-and-greet at G4S Mozambique’s head office on the Pride’s first day in Maputo, ten passionate coaches from the Maputo Rugby Club (MRC) joined forces...
View ArticleFaces of the Pride: Morgan Amani
Johanna Waide, Moshi Name: Morgan Amani Role: Community Development and Social Worker at Pamoja Tunawesa Based: Moshi, Tanzania As a former street child and now certified Community Development and...
View ArticleUnite | Empower | Be Inspired: Join the Pride
Pride members share reflections on their time with the Pride in Africa. In the first of a new three part series, we’re excited to launch a collection of personal insights from past and present Pride...
View ArticleTwo big weeks of community coaching in the warm heart of Africa
Johanna Waide, Lilongwe Known as the ‘warm heart of Africa’, Malawi proved the ideal setting for the Pride to welcome Project Manager, Rory, and three new Pride members, Kate, Melanie and Richard....
View ArticleMalawi tournament day brings out a village of support
Johanna Waide, Lilongwe Rugby in Africa 2017’s Malawi tournament day drew big crowds to the rural Mzumanzi district, including the 450 children who took part, their teachers, as well as Group Village...
View ArticleA memorable start helps Zambia’s coaching week stand out
Johanna Waide, Kabwe To make the most of the 1,000 km journey from Lilongwe, Malawi, to Kabwe, Zambia, the Pride takes a route via South Luangwa National Park, where there is time off to camp and enjoy...
View ArticleKabwe children unite to roll out an equal playing field on tournament day
Johanna Waide, Kabwe Children from the six different schools and community centres, who took part in Kabwe’s coaching week, began and finished tournament day in unison, singing the Zambian national...
View ArticleFaces of the Pride: Alex Marques
Name: Alex Marques Role: Maputo Rugby Club (MRC) Sports Director and former international player for Portugal Based: Maputo, Mozambique Reflecting on a lifetime of rugby experiences as a player –...
View ArticleAndrew Evans | Share & refer with the Pride
Andrew Evans – a proud Pride member who volunteered with Bhubesi Pride Foundation in South Africa in June 2016 – continues to be inspired by the charity. Since returning home to the UK, Andrew has...
View ArticleFaces of the Pride: Pauline Chilumba
Name: Pauline Chilumba Role: Corporate Affairs Officer, G4S Zambia; G4S Country Program Leader for the Bhubesi Pride Foundation’s Zambia expedition leg Based: Lusaka, Zambia Having been the G4S...
View ArticleWell-versed Pride coaches with enthusiastic children in Gaborone
Johanna Waide, Gaborone Before crossing into Botswana – the seventh country on Rugby in Africa 2017’s expedition – the Pride made a pit stop at one of Africa’s most spectacular attractions, the town of...
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