Murakaza neza – welcome
Building the future of cricket in Rwanda
We fund cricket facilities and activities, working with trusted organisations on the ground.
Who we are
Cricket Builds Hope is a UK charity. We built Gahanga Cricket Stadium, and now we fund cricket facilities and activities across Rwanda, so more people can play the game and enjoy what it brings.
We work through organisations that know cricket in Rwanda best.
What we fund
Cricket facilities
Pitches, practice areas and community hubs where cricket can grow.
Cricket activities
Selected activities for a limited time, run by trusted partners.
Trusted organisations
We work with organisations that have a proven track record in Rwanda.
Spring funding round: opens 1 February, closes 1 March 2027
Grants of £5,000 to £15,000 for cricket facilities and activities in Rwanda. Read the guidance and apply →
£1.25m
raised to build Gahanga
128
T20 internationals, the most of any ground
30+
men's and women's clubs in Rwanda today
Our legacy
We spent more than a decade building Gahanga Cricket Stadium and running programmes there. At the end of 2025, we handed the stadium to the Rwanda Cricket Association. It is now a fully Rwandan-owned national stadium.
Help build the future of cricket in Rwanda
Apart from a few small software costs, every pound you give goes to cricket in Rwanda.
