JORDAN PROJECT
Azraq
Refugee Camp
THF Jordan program in the refugee camp of Azraq is running since 2016 and is operated by THF. Significant results have been achieved through a professional teaching approach and the Humanitarian Center, inaugurated in 2018, where children can practice various sports safely.
A successful model to be replicated
Camp
Promoting well-being, social inclusion and personal development
Program
The flagship’s program of THF is addressing 140 young Syrian young boys and girls, aged from 8 to 18, counting various colored belts, blacks and beginners. Participants are training Kyorugi technics in different groups (morning and afternoon sessions from 1h15 to 2 hrs.) across 4 days, developing their physical and mental capacities, as well as soft skills and values. A local Taekwondo coach and 1 trainer are in charge of running the activities. The most talented athletes are integrated to the THF Jordan Refugee Team, participating in local competitions, shining gold, silver and bronze, up to continental competitions, world championships and Olympics.
Since 2022, World Taekwondo and THF are organizing a two days humanitarian sport festival “Hope and Dreams Sports Festival”, aimed at gathering refugee youth from Azraq and Za’atari refugee camps, delivering joy, hope and dreams through sport demonstrations and competitions, celebrating sport and Olympic values.
KEY FACTS
- 140 participants per week
- 8 sessions per week (1h15 – 2 hrs. / session)
- Training kyorugi technics
- 123 black belts since 2016
- 1 athlete participating to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
HOW YOU CAN HELP
You can participate and contribute to maintain THF project in Azraq, empowering children’s refugees, raising their quality of life, preparing them to be Global Citizens.
We invite you to enter in contact with us.