Media Releases

Getting Started – Online Learning to Keep Everyone Safe in Sport

July 28, 2020July 31, 2020 Media Releases, Uncategorized

08 August 2020: ChildFund’s Sport for Development Team is launching an online pilot project to support sports organisations around the world to improve their safeguarding practices. Organised sport provides children and ... Read more

Cricket for Good with ChildFund Celebrating International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 Media Releases

The International Cricket Council (ICC) celebrated International Day of Sport for Development and Peace with a spotlight on Cricket for Good with ChildFund in Papua New Guinea (PNG). In partnership ... Read more

ChildFund and Oceania Rugby announce new partnership to keep children safe in sport

February 18, 2020February 24, 2020 Media Releases

19 February 2020: Child-focused international aid agency ChildFund and Oceania Rugby have announced a new partnership to strengthen safeguarding systems for young people participating in rugby activities in the Oceania ... Read more

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

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

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

Global rugby family pledges record-breaking £2m to ChildFund Pass It Back

September 12, 2019September 11, 2019 Media Releases

Donations will give over 25,000 disadvantaged children in Asia the opportunity to transform their lives through rugby Funds raised from ticket purchasers has increased by over 50 per cent from ... Read more

Race to Rugby World Cup cyclists reach Hong Kong ahead of fundraising dinner

August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 Media Releases

Race to Rugby World Cup, Ron Rutland and James Owens are delivering the official match whistle to open the 2019 tournament. The tournament’s Official Logistics Partner DHL is supporting cyclists ... Read more

ChildFund Pass It Back Cup Delivered by DHL marks 50 Days To Go until Rugby World Cup 2019

August 1, 2019September 19, 2019 Media Releases

Forty-six children and youth participated in the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour as it travels to southern Japan on the final leg of its journey. The ChildFund Pass It Back ... Read more