URBAN PROJECT - FRANCE
Paris - Île de France

Based on former Terrains d’Avenir program supported by ORF and French Ministry of Sports, THF program in Paris and Paris region (Île-de-France) is catered to host displaced young boys and girls hosted in reception centers (CADAs). THF offers them the opportunity to be introduced to the combat-sport through partnerships with Taekwondo clubs.

A pioneer socio-sport model to be replicated

Shelters
P1 – Shelters CADAs are the main form of accommodation provided to asylum seekers. They include both collective and private accommodations that are located either within the same building or in scattered apartments.

Promoting Taekwondo as an inclusion tool

Program

The program run by the THF and the Taekwondo Ligue Ile-de-France is addressing weekly 40 young participants, divided into 3 sessions (2 within a Taekwondo club and another using the facilities of a reception center). 2 coaches are in charge of the sessions, lasting 1 to 1.5 hrs. Introduction to Taekwondo with a socio-sport approach addressing small groups (around 10) is beneficial, reducing the level of stress, delivering well-being among the beneficiaries.
Image14_Refugee participant at CHUM_Ivry-sur-Seine_Credits ALauriol
Image7_Taekwondo lesson from coaches Bintou and Sarah_Credits ALauriol
Image 10_Taekwondo training coached by Rida_Credits ALauriol

KEY FACTS

  • 40 participants per week (mainly children and adolescents)
  • 3 sessions per week of 1 hr. – 1,5 hrs. based on taekwondo exercises
  • Partnership with 5 reception centers for asylum seekers
  • Partnership with 2 Taekwondo clubs

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.

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