The Drua Foundation and the Reddy Foundation have formed a new partnership to unite remote communities through rugby.
The Drua says this December, they will launch a dedicated program in Vanua Levu for the first time, offering young people, players, coaches, and officials the opportunity to learn from expert trainers and rugby professionals.
They say the joint initiative highlights a shared commitment to growing the technical side of rugby in rural areas and using the sport as a vehicle to support health and education programs.
Supported by the Reddy Foundation, the Club says the Drua Foundation will host a three-day training program in Labasa from December 2nd to 4th to build capacity for coaches and officials around Safeguarding and Finance Literacy delivered by ANZ.
The program is also being supported by Damodar Event Cinemas. Expressing his enthusiasm for the partnership, Reddy Foundation Managing Director Rohit Reddy says this partnership reflects the power of collaboration, combining the reach of the Drua Foundation with their commitment to community.
He says the Remote Communities Programme creates opportunities where they have never existed before, bringing people together through sport while encouraging education, positive values, and resilience.
The programme will offer participants access to three World Rugby Level 1 courses: First Aid, Introduction to Coaching, and Strength and Conditioning for Children. The Club says upon completion, coaches and officials will be qualified to implement rugby programs in their respective communities.
Fijian Drua CEO Mark Evans says they are absolutely delighted to partner with the Reddy Foundation on such an important and impactful project.
He says this marks the latest in a growing number of similar programmes, and they are confident that, together, they can expand both the reach and the impact as they move forward.
Evans says partnerships like this are essential to building stronger communities through rugby.
