This equipment was distributed on Sunday, May 5, 2024, to three SOS Children’s Village Rwanda schools in Kayonza, Kigali, and Gicumbi. The donated items include 50 footballs, 100 jerseys, and many other items used by the coaches, all valued at over Rwf10 million.

Before the donation, coaches from SK Dubai Football Academy spent three days with the coaches and children at SOS Children’s Village Rwanda, sharing their knowledge of football.

Jean Bosco Kwizera, the Country Director of SOS Children’s Village Rwanda, thanked Kigali Marriott Hotel and SK Football for providing the equipment and training aimed at enhancing knowledge, assuring them that the equipment will be well-utilized to develop the children’s talents to a high standard.

He said, "We thank SK Football Dubai Academy and Kigali Marriott Hotel for helping us train in football, for the coaches, the children, and the leaders. It’s the first training we’ve received, but it will help the children improve their capabilities and further assists in developing their talents."

Kwizera mentioned that they are planning to collaborate with Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), to allow these children to participate in more competitions, which will further help in talent development.

Ben McBride, the Operations Manager at SK Football Dubai Academy, expressed surprise at the talent they observed in the children from SOS Children’s Village Rwanda and requested support to continue developing these talents for their future benefits.

Matthias Widor, General Manager of Kigali Marriott Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Kigali, stated that they chose to work with SOS Children’s Village Rwanda because they already support the children in improving their lives and providing daily care, and encouraged other partners to contribute to nurturing the talents of the youth.

Before the donation, coaches from SK Dubai Football Academy spent three days with the coaches and children at SOS Children’s Village Rwanda, sharing their knowledge of football.

SOS Children’s Village Rwanda plans to collaborate with FERWAFA to allow children to participate in more competitions, which will further help in talent development.

Donors also promised cooperation in nurturing young talents.

Matthias Widor, General Manager of Kigali Marriott Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Kigali.

Jean Bosco Kwizera, the Country Director of SOS Children’s Village Rwanda, thanked Kigali Marriott Hotel and SK Football for providing the equipment and training.

The donated items include 50 footballs, 100 jerseys, and many other items used by the coaches, all valued at over Rwf10 million.

The equipment was distributed on Sunday, May 5, 2024, to three SOS Children’s Village Rwanda schools in Kayonza, Kigali, and Gicumbi.