Given the current health crisis, the Rugby Africa Executive Committee has approved the immediate release of EUR 170,000 (over UGX 700M) from a solidarity fund.
Given the current health crisis, the Rugby Africa Executive Committee has approved the immediate release of EUR 170,000 (over UGX 700M) from a solidarity fund. They say that all member federations are eligible for this financial aid to support their rugby communities.
In a press release through the African Press Organisation, Rugby Africa said that the funds will go towards the distribution of food packages, Personal Protective Equipment, and medical support for clubs and players in their respective countries. While speaking about this decision, Khaled Babbou, the Rugby Africa President, said:
“As centers of shared values and spaces for individual and group development, our federations play a key role in rugby’s success in Africa. More than ever, the current health crisis is having a major impact on all federations and their clubs, their coaches, and their players – the pillars of Rugby Africa. This financial support supplements a range of initiatives already rolled out to boost our rugby community and highlights the shared values and cooperation dear to our organisation. We must also stand together and continue to do everything we can to support those combating the pandemic.”
Although Rugby Africa is planning safe, practical protocols at a local level to get back on the playing field and TV screens, they maintain that the priority remains to help federations deal with this complex situation as best as possible, and ensure health and safety for all.
Note that Rugby Africa, previously known as the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR), was established in 1986. It is one of the six regional associations of World Rugby, the international organisation in charge of managing the Rugby Union and Rugby Sevens (a game involving seven players).
By CivSource Team