The Judo for Peace South Africa (JFPSA) programme keeps developing at a steady pace, proposing judo activities to more and more young people to help them to integrate and to give them the tools to fight against xenophobia. Child protection, gender equity and self-confidence are among the issues that have been at the centre of all activities for several years, under the leadership of IJF Academy Alumni, Roberto Orlando, who recently joined the IJF Judo for Peace Commission.
The International Judo Federation is branching out, not just with new
initiatives to attract different audiences, but into uncharted
territories as it continues the relentless quest of staying relevant.
But at what cost?
The International Judo Federation's Judo for Peace Commission head
director Nicolas Messner wants the initiative to inspire other
International Federations to follow suit in launching similar
programmes to support those in need amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Written by Nicolas Messner on 06. Mar 2021 Photographs by Gabriela Sabau, Emanuele Di Feliciantonio
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