By Beatrice Quinney | Marketing & Communications Officer
Coexistence Through Rugby – June 2026 Update
As the Coexistence ATLAS Programme continues to grow in impact and reach, we are actively seeking long-term pledges to secure its future. This initiative thrives on consistency and trust — and sustainable funding is essential to maintain the year-round coaching, joint events, leadership development, and educational workshops that bring Arab and Jewish children together through sport. By making a pledge, you are not only supporting rugby sessions — you are investing in a future built on mutual respect, understanding, and peace. Whether you are an individual, trust, or corporate supporter, your commitment will help ensure that this beacon of hope continues to shine in one of the world’s most divided regions.
In a region still impacted by conflict, this initiative has never been more vital. Through the unifying power of rugby, we continue to show that coexistence is possible - that we can live, play, and grow together.
Thanks to the steadfast support of The Atlas Foundation, the programme now engages 160 pupils, both Arab and Jewish, from four schools, with participants drawn from Year 5 and Year 6. Tag Rugby forms the heart of the programme, but it is so much more than sport: pupils share conversations, learn together, and explore topics like gender equality, health, and well-being — all while having fun.
End of Year Tournament - June
Over 130 students from four schools in Haifa came together for the annual end of year tournament. Despite the challenging situation over recent months, the programme has continued whenever schools are able to operate, providing a meaningful space where Jewish and Arab students can meet, play, learn, and build relationships through sport. Throughout the tournament, teamwork, mutual respect, inclusion, and sportsmanship were on full display, demonstrating the power of sport to strenghten shared society and coexistence.
Your investment is helping us create opportunities for a more connected and inclusive future.
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