PROJECTS
We change refugees livesthrough our projects
A lasting impact through our action
The Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation isusing the sport of taekwondo as arehabilitation and empowerment tool invarious projects aroud the world
Thanks to the THF programs, taekwondo is now an everyday reality in refugee camps in Jordan, Rwanda, Eswatini and Turkey. Since 2016, the THF programs have met the interest of over 14,000 refugees, who thanks to the THF programs have been able to improve their life conditions.
THF programs addressed to asylum seekers hosted in reception centers is oriented to people aged from 8 to 35. THF programs are versatile in their approach to sport, and rely on funding and partners that vary from project to project, depending on opportunities. THF collaborates with some clubs
MIGRANTS CENTERS
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REFUGEE CAMPS
THF programs in refugee camps are aimed at young boys and girls aged from 8 to 18. Programs are set up with the help of the UNHCR and taekwondo federations. THF participants practice taekwondo several times a week and their progress is frequently evaluated through belts passing tests.
Our coaches undergo specialist training before qualifying to teach in our projects
TaekwondoAthletes RefugeeOlympic Team
Following the success of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team Rio 2016, Olympic Solidarity (OS) launched the Refugee Athlete Support Programme which offers National Olympic Committees (NOCs) the opportunity to identify and support refugee athletes living in their host countries to prepare and participate in high-level competitions.
THF is contributing
to the development of taekwondo
refugees athletes
chasing their
Olympic dream
Kimia
ALIZADEH
From Iran
Cat. -58 kg
Dina Pouryounes
LANGEROUDI
From Iran
Cat. -49 kg
Mohammad
EMAMI
From Iran
Cat. - 80kg
Won several medals at World Championships including Gold medal 2009 Asian Championships and 2012 World Military Championship.
He is now aiming to compete at 2024 Paris Olympics.
Wael Fawaz
AL-FARRAJ
From Syria
Cat. -58 kg
He has practiced taekwondo since 2016 at THF Azraq Refugee Camp and is training hard to qualify for Paris 2024
Yahya
AL-GHOUTANI
From Syria
Cat. - 58kg
Kasra
MEHDIPOURNEJAD
From Iran
Cat. - 80kg
A champion in his country, he has a fighting spirit, and is looking to qualify for the next Olympic games.
Seyed Ehsan
NAGHIBZADEH
From Iran
Cat. -58 kg
A medalist several times in West Asia, Europe and at World Championships, he is currently training in Switzerland
AbdullahSEDIQI
From Afghanistan
Cat. -58 kg
Gasto
NSAZIMUKIZA
From D.R. of Congo
Cat. -61 kg
Devasted by tragedy but driven by hope, Gasto is a runner and taekwondo athlete with a fighting spirit.
Taekwondo
Refugee Athletes
IPC Team
Parfait
HAKIZIMANA
From Burundi
Cat. -61 kg
HOW WE
CAN HELP
If you are a refugee’s athlete and dream to join our THF Refugee Team,