Author: Larissa Tuohy

Larissa Tuohy

Children from across Asia-Pacific region to celebrate rugby’s spirit and values in Japan

October 24, 2019 Media Releases

The Rugby Spirit Festival, taking place in Yokohama from 23-27 October 2019, is a unique, child-focused charity programme created by Societe Generale. The children are coming from twelve charities focusing ... Read more

Asia’s first Rugby World Cup will leave an important and lasting legacy for tens of thousands of children in the region

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 Media Releases

25,000 children and youth to benefit from their involvement in rugby for development programme ChildFund Pass It Back More than 1.8 million tickets sold, with 50% increase in opt-in ticket ... Read more

Blazing a trail for girls and women in Timor-Leste

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 News and Updates

Seventeen-year-old Feb is blazing a trail in her small community in Timor-Leste. She is a passionate and confident ChildFund Pass It Back coach who wants to change the future for ... Read more

Does sport have the power to change the world?

October 16, 2019April 21, 2020 News and Updates

Sport has the power to inspire, unite people from diverse backgrounds and create hope. It’s so much more than just a game. It can be a tool for transformation. Countless ... Read more

Change the world with ChildFund Pass It Back

October 15, 2019March 2, 2020 News and Updates

When you support ChildFund Pass it Back you are helping young people change the world. ChildFund Pass it Back uses rugby to equip disadvantaged children and young people in Asia ... Read more

The positive impact of sport on education

October 14, 2019 News and Updates

There is significant research available today which points to the important and positive impact that sport and physical activities can have on educational outcomes. This includes encouraging better academic performance, ... Read more

Typhoon Hagibis predicted to make landfall this weekend

October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 Media Releases

Japan is bracing for super typhoon Hagibis, which is on track to reach the eastern region of the country tomorrow, bringing gale force winds, potential flooding, tidal waves and storm ... Read more

Girls can play rugby: sport and the rights of the girl child

October 10, 2019 News and Updates

Rugby is a sport that brings people together through teamwork, the love of learning new skills and engaging in competition. Girls participating in ChildFund Pass It Back are taught more ... Read more

Rugby World Cup 2019 set to ‘pass it back’ to children in the region

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 News and Updates

Today marks the official start of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. ChildFund is honoured to be World Rugby’s principal charity partner for the event and deeply appreciative of the ... Read more

Race to Rugby World Cup cyclists arrive at Tokyo Stadium after epic 20,000km journey

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 Media Releases

Race to RWC cyclists Ron Rutland and James Owens deliver the official match whistle to RWC referee Nigel Owens in Tokyo today. DHL, the tournament’s Official Logistics Partner, has supported ... Read more