Dedicated coaching team stands strong

Developments and progress

The last month has been an exciting yet challenging time for Bhubesi Pride’s TransAfrique 2011 project.

There’s been a series of hugely exciting developments both ‘on and off the field’, with support from Princes William and Harry, a return visit to the European Parliament presenting to the ACP EU JPA, a busy team training week, a sponsorship deal with Errea in Italy confirmed, fundraising events carried out [such as the Three Peaks Challenge in the UK] and high-profile press coverage in London’s Square Mile Magazine.

A recent setback regarding a key investor not delivering an agreed share of required project funds has delayed progress. BUT, staying strong, Bhubesi Pride is getting things back on track. Working with Pete Rhodes [All for Good] on sponsorship, the PRIDE is now talking to a number of brilliant companies who see the huge value of Bhubesi Pride’s project (both in 2011 and regarding future projects), committed to ensuring we can successfully deliver our objectives next year.

Be a part of the PRIDE and support our efforts…

Do you work for a company who’d be keen to partner us? Find out more about corporate sponsorship opportunities on our SPONSORS page where you can download our Project Presentation PDF for more information; contact us to put together your bespoke sponsorship package.

Companies can take advantage of an extensive range of corporate benefits including, for example:

• International TV [Sky Sports & IRB Total Rugby] and online video exposure (via logos on vehicles, clothing [sponsored by ERREA], website, social media, resource materials and sports equipment)
• Relevant magazine and press coverage
• Participation with a charity actively involved with the European Parliament
• Engaging employees in exciting corporate social responsibility activities, such as visiting the coaching team, working with local children and staff at the African schools

Support us in other ways, by fundraising on the project’s behalf or join us at some great events; including Dean Richards at London’s East India Club next month! Read more…

Delivered through the charity United Through Sport and working with 15 schools in 10 African countries, our coaching team aims to use sport (RUGBY) as the platform for long-term social, educational and community development in Africa.

The objective is to use rugby as the catalyst for engagement and change, to embed and inspire future community development. We will be uniting African youngsters through the sport (focusing on health and social education), empowering and training local coaches (male and female) and establishing long-term LINKS with schools in the UK. Bhubesi Pride has already formed partnerships with eight fantastic British schools and assisted with all eight forming a link with a school in Africa.

Our objectives plan to support and contribute to five of the UN’s eight Millennium Development Goals:

MDG 2: Achieve universal education