UMURI FOUNDATION
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Our aim is to use sports as a tool for social change to transform lives and wellbeing of Children and Youth hence restoring their hope for a brighter future.
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We're deeply grateful to Her Excellency
@FirstLadyRwanda
and
@Imbuto
for fulfilling their promise. With Kina Unirinde 2.0 in Nyagatare, we're empowering youth through sports, education, and life skills. Thank you for helping us build a brighter future!
#KinaUnirinde
#Nyagatare
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What a lifetime experience for our Children!
We want to take this opportunity to appreciate our
@FirstLadyRwanda
, Mrs Leena Infantino and the amazing
@FIFAcom
football legends who joined us this Tuesday to support Children and enlighten their journey to success.
#FIFACongress
🇷🇼
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Big shoutout to
@FIFAcom
President Gianni Infantino and the special
#FIFAFanAmbassador
@AdrianaLima
for showing support to Umuri Foundation's work and Umuri Academy in empowering children. Excited to explore sustainable partnership opportunities to make an even bigger impact!
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Part of our partnership to Empower Children using football & develop their talents; Today
@FERWAFA
supported us with several balls to be used in the
#KINAUNIRINDE
Grassroot league organised by
@UmuriFoundation
&
@CityofKigali
. We appreciate - Children can't wait to enjoy the ⚽😍
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We are very pleased today to sign an MOU with
@rulindodistrict
to use football for social and economic development.
@Rwanda_Sports
@FERWAFA
@GovernanceRw
@GermanyinRwanda
@unicefrw
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Today marks the 2nd day of the 6Aside street tournament,preparations for the teams to kick off upfront at Kinyinya sector spearheaded by our very own founder and CEO
@jimbomulisa
and partners.
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We are grateful for Rwandan celebrities
@jimbomulisa
@OlivierKarekezi
@HarunaNiyonzima
@junokizigenza
and others who joined us today in our
#PlayforCharity
football matches
@CanalOlympiaRW
with the aim of supporting vulnerable children during the forthcoming festive season
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Amafoto 1/4 Ababyeyi bari babucyereye mukuzana abana babo muri
#UrumuriFootballCamp2019
#RwOT
@jimbomulisa
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📣 Exciting News! 😍 We are thrilled to unveil our stunning home & away kits for the
@FERWAFA
3rd Div League 2023, generously supported by the OMAN football legend
@AzizNaamani
. 🙌 Your commitment to the growth/empowerment of young individuals is truly admirable.
#ForEveryChild
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Sending a heartfelt thank you to you
@FirstLadyRwanda
for the unwavering dedication as a caring and Loving mother to the 🇷🇼 children. Your support to their development is an inspiration to us all. Thanks FIFA Legends, your support is a huge contribution to the future or our Kids.
First Lady Jeannette Kagame meets
@UmuriFoundation
and International Football Legends.
#FIFACongress
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Exciting news! 🎉 This monday we have signed a micro-grant agreement with
@GermanyinRwanda
to economically&Socially transform
@rulindodistrict
- Rutongo community through sports, promote nutrition & sensitive agriculture. We appreciate your support for this community SBC.
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What a week at the
#FIFACongress
! Honored to have had the
@FirstLadyRwanda
and Leena Infantino visit, as well as a team of 11
#FIFALegends
. And to top it off, our CEO participated in a game with HE the President
@PaulKagame
and
@FIFA
President. Truly a successful week.
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A MUST WATCH VIDEO 😍 🇷🇼⚽👌🏾🌍👇
The countdown is over,
#FIFACongress
is finally here in
@CityofKigali
. The future of football is in Children and young people.
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Welcome to the
@CityofKigali
🇷🇼
@visitrwanda_now
Mrs Felicity
@Flissyteacakes
, From
@gsi_aru
research institute,
@aru_sport
,
@aru_fse
,
@AngliaRuskin
(Cambridge, UK). We're excited to have you on board and help you understand how we are using sport ‘as a tool for social change.’
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It is an honour and privilege for us (UF) to receive football equipment donated by
#UEFAchildrenfoundation
.
Because of your generosity we’re going to further our vision in helping young people of Rwanda fulfill their potential; have every opportunity to develop and have Fun.
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Thrilled to host the DG
@ImbutoFoundation
@XandrineUmutoni
at our offices today! We had an inspiring conversation on youth empowerment through sports, promoting their health and well-being & exciting prospects for collaboration to create a brighter future for the next generation.
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We are grateful to
@imfurayiwacu
the Chairman of
@gasogi_united
for donating balls to our grassroots football academy
#EveryTalentDeservesAchance
#KinaUnirinde
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Get ready for an exciting friendly match-up between
@FERWAFA
U-17 National team Selection and Umuri Pro Academy! The future stars of Rwandan football will be on display. Who will come out on top? ⚽🇷🇼🌍 Come in Large to support our future stars.
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🥳 What an exhilarating first victory for our team in the
@FERWAFA
3rd Division League! 🎉🌟 despite our young squad, they showcased remarkable character, resilience and unwavering determination, paving the way to our glorious triumph against Yellow Stars of Gikomero. 💪⚽️
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UMURI Foundation &
@CityofKigali
are gearing up for the upcoming KINA UNIRINDE (Play and protect yourself) Grassroot league, which is scheduled to start on the 20th May 2023 in all districts of the City of Kigali. Let's join them!READ MORE BELOW .... 👇👇
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We don’t have a society if we don’t care for our earth. We have been using Sports as a tool to address climate change issues by doing afforestation activities and promote environmental protection actions. Happy international Day of Forests!
@GermanyinRwanda
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Today, We celebrate the power of sports in building healthier, happier and more inclusive communities! Happy International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 🎉🌎⚽️🏀🏈 🇷🇼
#SportForDevelopmentDay
#PlayForChange
#SportsforGood
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#rwot
Register with Urumuri football camp which is going to take place from 11-21 November. The cost to attend is 35k including lunch. for more information, you can contact the following number 0788286910
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Full time: Future Generation 2:2
@UmuriFoundation
at
#CAMPKIGALI
Stadium in our Today's second game of the
@FERWAFA
3rd Division league. We will comeback stronger.
#EveryTalentDeservesaChance
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"Impano ikenera discipline kugirango ikure inagirire umumaro nyirayo"
@olivierkarekez3
aganiriza abana ubwo yatangizaga
#6AsideStreetFootballTournament
#EveryTalentDeservesaChance
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The Academy is delightful to receive a set of Football Uniforms from Aziz are former footballer from Oman 🇴🇲
Thank you for your Generosity 🙏🏿
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Umuri Sports Club is more than just a football club! 🌟 It's a close-knit family for our Young ones, focusing on character building & teaching life skills through sports. ❤️ We're proud to provide opportunities to vulnerable children & youth, fostering social behavior change.
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Let us continue to bringing positive impact to our families.
Click the
#link
below to support us.
#sportfordevelopment
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Our very own Founder and CEO
@jimbomulisa
in Partnership with
@ahfrwanda1
attended the girls act Rwanda
#Amplifyhervoice
giveaway.Our
@UmuriFoundation
girls were also part of the program.
@GermanyinRwanda
@UEFA_Foundation
@Righttoplayrw
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Part of our partnership with APAER School, together we're fueling their dreams by providing student-athletes secondary school scholarships 🎓🏅 to talented young players. Today we have provided sporting materials to enhance their trainings at school and help them succeed. ⚽️
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This Friday, in a team led by the
@FERWAFA
Technical Director Gérard Buscher &
@CityofKigali
youth coordinator Mr
@BisaboJames
we conducted a technical meeting preparing the capacity building workshops of Grassroot community coaches in Kigali.
#KinaUnirinde
#ForEveryChild
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The founder and CEO of UF visits a local government primary and secondary school in Kicukiro District.
The school is in partnership with UF for the development of football/soccer skills.
@Rwanda_Sports
@UEFA_Foundation
@FERWAFA
@unicefrw
@jimbomulisa
@football_united
@BeyondSport
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(1/2) Exciting start of
#KinaUnirinde
Grassroot league in the City of Kigali! ⚽️. 10 thrilling games took place today across all districts of the
@CityofKigali
. The passion and talent on display were simply amazing. Can't wait to see what the rest of the league has in store! 🌟
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Today our president & Founder
@jimbomulisa
spent a day with
@hopeforliferwanda
’s vulnerable kids
.
As a former Rwandan football international player these kids got inspired and lifted up.
@FERWAFA
@Rwanda_Sports
@Gasabo_District
@KicukiroDistr
@RwandaChildren
@YouthCultureRW
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Bring joy to these children and their families by supporting us as we play for charity this Sunday at
@canalolympia
. Simply register your team to challenge our Legends in 4 A Side pickup football.
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Today marked our 3day of The 6Aside StreetFootball tournament which was held at Gitikinyoni grounds(Nyabugogo) which attracted more than 200 participants who show cased their talents. We managed to select 40children to represent Nyarugenge at the finals.
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Today, we had the honour of hosting H.E Germany's ambassador
@ThomasKurz
and
@GermanyinRwanda
delegation, where they interacted and reminded our young ones that discipline is essential for success. We appreciate the donation, which will help us in making a difference.
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Football isn't just a beautiful game, It is the best tool for Child development & Empowerment and a channel to teach teamwork, communication, and leadership skills that will last a lifetime. Let's score some goals for the future generation!
@unicefrw
@Rwanda_Sports
@FIFAcom
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Happening now: The kick-off of
#6AsideStreetFootballTournament
to identify and develop promising talents among street children around
@CityofKigali
and encourage them to fight drug abuse and prevent STDs including HIV/AIDS
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Happiest Birthday to our
@FirstLadyRwanda
we thank you for being a loving and caring mother to the children of Rwanda; your moment with us is still motivating us in the pursuit of our goals.
#HBDFirstLady
#Rwanda
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1/2 Happening now: We are in
@rulindodistrict
with
#UmuriSportsClub
for a monthly Community Work
#Umuganda
! We collaborated with the community of Masoro Sector to build a house for an underprivileged family and repair a damaged road.
#RwOT
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We appreciate our friends at Växjö Resesällskap
@OstersIF
for their generous support and equipments donation to Umuri Foundation! Special thanks to
@DianeGashumba
for assisting with the delivery.
Your support means the world to us! 🙏⚽
#CommunitySupport
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Don't miss out this opportunity for your kids in our holiday Camps!🎈It's an unforgettable experience filled with fun, learning, and excitement. 📝Register now to secure your child's spot & let them discover their hidden talents, make new friends, and create lasting memories!🌟✨
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Taking into consideration COVID19 restrictions and guidelines, most sports activities have been suspended, it’s with this regard that We started a program for training children in their backyard, which will help them steer clear of a sense of loss and resentment.
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Mu mwiherero w'
#UrumuriFootballCamp2019
abana bagize amahirwe yo kuganirizwa na
@JrSugira
abagira inama zabafasha gukina umupira ku rwego rwo hejuru ,anababwira ko gutsinda mw'ishuri unakina umupira neza bishoboka yasoje abasaba kugira displine mu byo bakora
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Yesterday was pleasure having Dr Izak Stephanus C an Elite CAF instructor visiting Umuri soccer Junior team. Our conversation focused on the young players path to becoming professionals. Dr.Izak highlighted education to be the key to a successful professional football career.
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As we carry on with our mission to use sports as a tool for social change for children and young people in 🇷🇼, we start the new week on a positive note. Wishing everyone a productive week ahead.
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Our weekly program from tomorrow Monday to friday
@jimbomulisa
@bayinganadavid
@jadocastar
@UrumuriA
@FERWAFA
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Making players better players & better Persons and hoping to develop a new generation of players who will be pivotal to the progress of our national team in years to come
#UmuriAcademyHolidayCamp
#TapiNyamirambo
@Rwanda_Sports
@FERWAFA
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Did you know sports can be used as the best tool for building a generation free from violence?
Through our
#KINAUNIRINDE
program with the support from
@unicefrw
,
@ahfrwanda
and partners we use football to educate young people and adults on GBV and SRHR.
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With gratitude, we are celebrating the
#progress
that has been made...
Our two players joined Rwanda
#U17nationalteam
during
#CecafaU17
#AFCONU17Q
2020.
@FERWAFA
@Rwanda_Sports
@Cecafaonline
@CAF_Online
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Farewell&heartfelt thanks to Ambassador Thomas Kurz 🇩🇪 of the
@GermanyinRwanda
! Your unwavering support for our programs through
#GardenDiplomacy
😍 & Micro Grant Program has made a remarkable impact on our mission. We're immensely grateful for your partnership!🤝 All the best❤️
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🔆What an incredible start of the
#KINAUNIRINDE
Grassroot league in the
@CityofKigali
! Over 700 talented kids showcased their skills, embraced group counseling & mentorship. We're thrilled to see the neighborhood's football energy and friendship flourishing once again.
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Legends
@officialcafu
,
@modiseportia12
,
@kf1011
,
@ASAMOAH_GYAN3
, and all other
@FIFAcom
legends who paid us a visit yesterday, inspired us with their motivations. Their stories reminded the Children that everything is possible if we believe in ourselves and our dreams.
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Our founder,
@jimbomulisa
, is about to show up on
@isango
star to discuss how to integrate sports and education.
@UmuriFoundation
@Mineducacion
@RightToPlayIntl
@UNICEF
#Children
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Thrilled to host Programme Communication Specialist
@unicefrw
@shelly_bhai
at our offices today! Discussions centered around how to advance our partnership on sustainable interventions that use
#Sports
to advance physical and mental well-being of
#Rwandan
children.
#RwOT
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Rwandan Football Legends:
@jimbomulisa
&
@olivierkarekez3
Opening
#6AsideStreetFootballTournament
#EveryTalentDeservesaChance
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1/2. Today we hosted a splendid visit by
@RupenShah01
and his wife at the office of Umuri Foundation! We enjoyed an inspiring conversation with Rupen as a Non-Executive Director at
@uk_sport
&
@The_LEF
.
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Exciting start to
@FERWAFA
3rd Division league! Our first 11 is ready to take on the Yellow Stars of Gikomero ⚽️ Let's bring the 🔥 and show our determination on the field! Good luck to our young ones, let the goals flow and victory be ours! 🙌🏆
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Overjoyed to see our young talents shine in two friendly matches against
@dream_team_FA
and
@SGI_Academy
. Their passion and dedication on the field reinforce our mission in grassroots football – to cultivate dreams and forge the future of the game.
#UmuriAcademy
#Grassroots
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Great meeting with
@Righttoplayrw
's Country Director! 🌟 Discussing future collaborations to empower youth through play, education, and girl's empowerment. Together, we're excited to amplify impact and create meaningful change! 🌍✨
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This morning, we had a productive meeting with
@Silas_Nga
,D.G Gender Promotion and Women Empowerment
@RwandaGender
to explore a partnership using sports to address gender issues and promote female participation in sports. Exciting opportunities ahead for our girls and the family
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Grateful for the fantastic visit by ERVIN ANG from Singapore Nanyang Technological University through Go-Far Program! We had an unforgettable week with him, and the exchange of knowledge was truly inspiring. 🇸🇬 🇷🇼
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Every child deserves a chance to flourish, learn, and dream big! Let's use sports to defend their rights and help them build their brighter future. 💫🌍
#WorldChildrensDay
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Full Time: 0:1 at Nyamirambo
#TapisVert
against the City Boys
@Gorillafcrwanda
. Not the results we wanted but the boys showed determination and quality football! We shall comeback stronger ❤⚽ -
#EveryTalentDeservesaChance
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A healthy sportive life is what we thrive for,we’ve had a constructive meeting with
@PatrickDevuyst
a specialist from Belgium on how to integrate nutritional programs to support early childhood development.
@unicefrw
@USAID
@Rwanda_Sports
@RwandaHealth
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(1/2) A big shoutout and heartfelt appreciation to the
@UEFA_Foundation
&
@FIFAcom
for their incredible support in providing sporting materials to
@UmuriFoundation
! your generosity empowered us to distribute hundreds of balls and other sports equipment to children in Rwanda;
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Just wraped up the 3rd meeting of
@CityofKigali
#KinaUnirinde
Grassroot League reps. It's not just about football, it's about fighting against alcohol/drug use and promoting children mental health. Already 1000+ children registered, we are making real impact for a bright future!
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Our U15 team played out 3-3 draw in a friendly game against
#Amavubi
U15 who are preparing to represent Rwanda in the coming U15 Cecafa tournament. We wish them the best of luck!
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Our Jan-Apr 2023 Activities Newsletter is out now! 🎉 Get a recap of all the exciting events and projects we've been working on. From the academy to community empowerment, there's plenty to catch up on. Check it out and let us know your favorite highlight!
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Football legend; The Founder of
@UmuriFoundation
@jimbomulisa
is the one who delivered this year’s Peace Cup won by
@AS_KigaliFC
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Today we had an amazing meeting with grassroots football coaches in
@CityofKigali
! Excited to announce the upcoming KINA UNIRINDE GRASSROOT LEAGUE
@ferwafa
@rwandasports
. Let's put efforts together to offer hope & opportunities for young ones
@Imbuto
@unicefrw
@GermanyinRwanda
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Yet another wonderful Monday,our founder and CEO
@jimbomulisa
will be hosted by
@RotaractKIE
as the guest speaker to an exciting and wisdom filled fellowship.
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🔴Live: In this campaign the Umuri Foundation Founder
@jimbomulisa
and our partner
@actionaidrwanda
Country Director
@Josephine287
have joined hundreds of
@KayonzaDistrict
population in Tree planting activities.
@BoscoNyemazi
@RwandaGender
@EnvironmentRw
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@jimbomulisa
mu gutangiza
#UrumuriFootballcamp2019
yabwaye abana ati "abakina i burayi bafite amaso abiri, amaguru abiri ,amaboko abiri kandi namwe murabifite rero birashoboka ko namwe mwakina umumpira ku rwego rwo hejuru" .
#RwOT
@UrumuriA
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Kickstarting a healthier tomorrow through the Umuri Grassroots League! We believe in scoring Goals beyond the field as we’re committed to nurturing the complete athlete, emphasizing on Education, Character Building, mental resilience and The Growth of local Talent.
#KinaUnirinde
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Dear All,
Please grab this opportunity for your Kids to train and prepare like a professional player in a unique environment that replicates a professional European approach🔥⚽
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🔴Live: we are at Rwinkwavu Stadium for the Final Games of the 6-Aside Women's tournament and the Celebrations of the International Women's Day 2022
@KayonzaDistrict
Thanks
@unicefrw
,
@FAWERwanda
@actionaidrwanda
for making this happen.
#MakeWay
#IWD2022
@jimbomulisa
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Today afternoon ,our founder and CEO
@jimbomulisa
been a guest speaker at career day celebrations hosted by
@GHA_rwanda
.He urged students to combine Sports and academic learning coz it increases their potential and eventually shapes their personality.
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This Tuesday our Executive Director
@jimbomulisa
participated in a Collaborative Dialogue to Shifting the Narrative on Locally-Led Development in Nairobi which defined the mindsets and actions needed to ensure that funders meet their goals towards locally-led development.
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💥 It's match Day - Today we are playing our second Game of the
@FERWAFA
3rd Division League vs Future Generation at
#CampKigali
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Celebrating the milestone of the
#KINAUNIRINDE
league's 3rd Week
@CityofKigali
! Not only we are witnessing incredible talents on the field, but this tournament is fostering positive social behavior among children. Alcohol is not for Children. 💪🏼🚫🍺
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🔥 Kick off your adventure at Umuri Academy's Camp with Coach
@jimbomulisa
! ⚽️ It's happening right now – come join the fun and elevate your game to new heights. Don't wait, register now!
#UmuriCamp
#UmuriAcademy
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Sports has the power to bring people together, break down barriers, and promote equality both on and off the field. Through our sports activities we use it's power to promote the well-being of children and youth, enhancing social behavior change and build more equitable society.
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30 teams of street children across
@CityofKigali
will compete towards the final on 23rd December 2021.
#6AsideStreetFootballTournament
#EveryTalentDeservesaChance
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🌟 Heartwarming support from Kanombe and Rusororo kids in the
#KINAUNIRINDE
LEAGUE!
@CityofKigali
&
@FERWAFA
! They send their best wishes to
@AmavubiStars
- Rwanda National team ahead of tomorrow's game against Mozambique. 🇷🇼⚽ Let's unite and cheer our team to victory! 🙌💪
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Happening Now: In collaboration with
@Germanyinwanda
and
@rulindodistrict
we are conducting a community empowerment event through football tournaments.
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Success is not a solo journey. It takes a team of dedicated individuals working together to achieve great things. We are honored to be featured in this
@Imbuto
newsletter and want to thank the
@FirstLadyRwanda
and her amazing team for their hard work and commitment.
@unicefrw
Our latest newsletter is out now! Stay up-to-date with all the latest updates, stories, and developments from Our Chairperson
@FirstLadyRwanda
and the
Foundation’s programmes.
Read more here:
#ImbutoEngages
#FacesofImbuto
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(1/2) Kuri iki cyumweru Umuyobozi wa
@KayonzaDistrict
@BoscoNyemazi
ari kumwe n'Umuyobozi wa
@UmuriFoundation
@jimbomulisa
, Umuyobozi wa
@actionaidrwanda
@Josephine287
n'Umuyobozi wa
@FAWERwanda
Antonia MUTORO bagiranye Ikiganiro na Televiziyo na Radio Rwanda
@rbarwanda
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📣 Parents, you hold the key to unlocking your child's potential! 🌟 Engage, interact, and foster their growth every day. 🤝 Your love, attention, and involvement are the building blocks of their success. 🚀 Together, let's promote active parenting!
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This Monday we convened the Parents General Assembly which unanimously approved the UMURI FOUNDATION CHILDREN SUPPORT FUND program. 🎉 This initiative will provide vital resources and opportunities for children in need, ensuring a brighter future for our community through sports.
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“To become a football professional ,all it takes is Displine and respect on & off field,” Norbert lehner with 40 years of experience in youth dev’t & Renate Head of Mission
@GermanyinRwanda
say during the final preliminaries of the 6Aside street football at Don Bosco ,Gatenga.
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We focus on building student-athlete’s Futures ...Supporting Education attainment through in school and after school support.
@Sports
&Education
@FERWAFA
@Rwanda_Edu
@Rwanda_Sports
@unicefrw
@Righttoplayrw
@jimbomulisa
#GivingChances
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