TENNIS RWANDA CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION

Learning life skills…Through Tennis

The Tennis Rwanda Children’s Foundation is introducing tennis to the most vulnerable children in Rwanda.

Our core aim is to create opportunities and bring positive change to the lives of children who can benefit physically and psychologically from learning tennis.

HOW TO DONATE

OUR IMPACT TO DATE:

1,500

CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM

10

7

CLINIC LOCATIONS

DISTRICTS

14

FULL-TIME COACHES

*By the end of 2024, we aim to have 3,000 children participating, 25 trained coaches on staff and program teaching sites in many key Districts throughout Rwanda.

“The TRCF and International Tennis Club partnership has elevated tennis to become the fastest growing sport amongst children and teens in Rwanda.”
— Phil Cox, Co-Founder, Tennis Rwanda Children's Foundation

JOIN US IN OUR MISSION

Through tennis, we can create new pathways of opportunity and build bridges for vulnerable children in Rwanda

DONATE

*All donations to TRCF will be processed through our 501(c)(3) registered organization partner, the U.S. International Tennis Club

MEET JOSELINE UMULISA, CO-FOUNDER

Genocide survivor, 7-time National Tennis Champion, and dedicated Humanitarian is using tennis to help children learn the game and develop essential life-skills and values

WATCH JOSELINE’S STORY

“...the 36-year-old also rose from the tragedies of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to make a name for herself as one of the best tennis players the country has produced over the last two decades.

She believes her story can inspire athletes – particularly young ones – across all disciplines.”

— The New Times

Read the full article here

From Genocide ruins to tennis icon: The making of Joseline Umulisa

“It’s more than academic and sports training. It’s providing real-world tools these children need to improve their lives… and the lives of others.”
— Joseline Umulisa, Co-Founder, Tennis Rwanda Children’s Foundation

ABOUT US