Here to swim?
Ishyaka Swim Club runs training, lessons and competitions in Rwanda.
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Murakaza neza · Welcome to Ishyaka
Rwanda's strength, on the world's waters.
From the shores of Lake Kivu to international competition, Ishyaka gives Rwandans with the drive to compete the coaching, safety, and support to get there.
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Here to give?
Friends of Ishyaka, Inc. is our US nonprofit partner and a recognized 501(c)(3) public charity, raising support from abroad.
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We do swimming differently.
We break down the barriers that keep Rwandans out of the sport, so anyone in the country who wants to swim, can. And we're serious about having fun.
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Child safeguarding
Every child. Safe in sport.
Ishyaka has a formal child safeguarding policy. We train parents on it, and any family is welcome, together with the Rwanda National Police, the District Gender & Youth Officer and a child rights lawyer.