Meet Tom Chaloba

Text and video provided by Bhubesi Pride Foundation. 

“My name is Tom Chaloba and I believe in the values of rugby…”

Bhubesi Pride Foundation (BPF) has been working with the charismatic Tom Chaloba since 2016 as part of their own delivery of coaching rugby to children and young people in nine countries through Africa, including Zambia.

Tom’s mission is to increase participation among young people, develop coaches and create pathways for playing in clubs which BPF is supporting with their annual expeditions.

Following a successful career playing for the Zambian national rugby team, Tom’s passion for the sport and the desire to develop and create a legacy led him to set up a rugby academy in Kabwe, Zambia. He now works in schools, clubs and communities coaching and sharing his skills and experience with over 3000 boys and girls, 10 to 18 years of age.

Tom is breaking down barriers using the sport for development and social change in Zambia and he feels his aims and objectives have been assisted greatly by his work and close association with BPF.

Take a look at the BPF video and feel Tom’s joy and infectious enthusiasm. (Video at the end of this article)

To be part of one of our unique projects visit www.rugbyinafrica.org for full information and to apply complete our online application form http://rugbyinafrica.org/about/apply-to-join-us/

2018 expeditions – full January to June with a few places remaining June to September

2019 expeditions – applications open now

Participation from 3 weeks to 7 months

Contact Sally for more information: [email protected]

BPF video