A group of Canadians touring Rwanda on behalf of Right to Play have promised to increase advocacy activities to raise more money to support youth sports in rural areas.A delegation of 50 people, mainly youth from Canada, in partnership with Right to Play Rwanda, were in Ngeruka Sector in Bugesera District to have an insight into the impact of their support for sports activities, among others.“We are proud of the impact of our work [sponsorship activities] in this sector. We have realised that the society here needs our support and I can promise that we will advocate for more fundraising activities to continue supporting the children of this country”, said the leader of the delegation, Robert Witchel.Ngeruka sector is at the border of Rwanda and Burundi, where Right to Play Rwanda has been holding holiday sports activities for children, which are ending at the end of the month. The delegation interacted with children in playing volleyball and basketball. Witchel, who is also national director of the Right to Play Canada, says giving the children the right to play increases their chances to become better citizens.“Children can’t develop without playing. Playing enables them to become better leaders and make better decisions,” he said.Apart from supporting sports activities, Right to Play are also involved in schools rehabilitation activities, water sanitation in the area.
