In a groundbreaking initiative, the Jadir Taekwondo Association (AJTKD) has emerged as a prominent force in environmental leadership through sport in Brazil, addressing climate-related challenges faced by Rio de Janeiro’s communities through taekwondo. In a case study featured by PANORAMA, a partnership initiative focusing on solutions for a healthy planet, AJTKD’s innovative approach blends taekwondo …
One of the most recurrent problems faced by girls and women in Brazil is violence and abuse. To address this issue, the Jadir Taekwondo Association (AJTKD) developed the Fight For Women project back in 2019, which aims to empower and equip girls and women with self-defense skills, leadership abilities and community involvement. This year, AJTKD …
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Promoting decent work and full employment is crucial for achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and addressing inequalities. To this end, the Jadir Taekwondo Association (AJTKD) recently held an event focused on the challenges that Brazil faces with education and underemployment, and AJTKD’s approach for overcoming them. The event “Tackling inequality through education: the …
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