The Malawi Project: A Rogue Running Initiative

Mission

Rogue Running exists to help American runners and other athletes experience the joy of sport and attain their athletic goals. The Malawi Project, initiated by staff and coaches at Rogue, allows us to spread that support to runners and their families in one of Africa's poorest countries, where runners have no access to shoes, clothing, nutrition, coaching or equipment.

Programs

The Malawi Project is currently Rogue's only fundraising project; however, if it is a success, we intend to create an ongoing partnership with Malawian athletes to continue to support their careers and communities.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Give 6 Malawian Marathoners a Chance to Run

Personnel Overview

Janie Hayes - Malawi Contact and Project Inspiration
Janie Hayes was one of the orginial coaches at Rogue Running. She is an inspirational person who has gone beyond Rogue coaching to other countries, making a change in every place she lands. In 2006, she moved to Africa to work for a Malawian nonprofit that uses media as a tool to provide education on human rights, HIV and AIDS prevention, and food security.

Ruth England - Director Rogue
Ruth England is the head of Rogue Training Systems. She started Rogue in 2003 and has been running the company since then. She taught school for 10 years before starting Rogue Training Sytems. She is an accomplished road and trail racer and was named Austin's Coach of the Year 2004

Personnel Statistics

Ruth England,
Director of Training
Founded in 2003
Employees: 4
Volunteers: 2500