Since 2002, Bethesda Trust has supported innovative projects that help build stronger communities.
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The Rugby Youth Foundation is an innovative program that uses sport to build community connections and empower young leaders in Sydney’s western suburbs. Formal leadership training and personal development programs support young men and women to be rugby coaches and mentors for primary school students in Doonside, Mt Druitt, Granville and Lurnea. This builds the skills and confidence of the young people, encouraging them to set high goals for themselves in all parts of their lives. It also helps builds bridges between local primary schools and high schools, which also supports those young students as they make the important transition to secondary school.
Bethesda Trust has supported the work of the Rugby Youth Foundation with a three-year commitment.
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