social inclusion

GameChangers: Sports Spark Hope in Rio’s Communities at UN Side Event

On February 9th, amidst the discussions of the UN Commission for Social Development, the Jadir Taekwondo Association (AJTKD) hosted a powerful online side event titled “GameChangers: Sports for Social Inclusion in Rio’s Communities.” This event shed light on the transformative potential of sports in bridging social divides and empowering youth in Rio’s underprivileged areas, aligning …

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Interview with Master Jadir: from childhood hardship to inspiration

Read the inspiring story of Master Jadir, from being a child from the suburbs of Rio, through to becoming a Taekwondo master and Head Coach of the National Team, and transforming the lives of thousands of young people through Taekwondo. The story of Jadir Fialho Figueira is intertwined with the history of Taekwondo in Brazil, …

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