Through the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF), World Taekwondo uses the power of sport to help improve refugees’ quality of life, develop their skills, teach them the Olympic values and allow them to pursue their dreams.

The THF develops Taekwondo grassroots projects for refugees and is established in seven countries. It has been recognised as a pioneer in humanitarian activities within sport and the Olympic Movement.

This led to the THF being awarded the International Olympic Committee’s prestigious Olympic Cup in November 2023, the highest distinction for an organisation with a proven record of promoting the ideals of the Olympic Movement.

The THF is committed to building on the success of the 2nd Hope and Dreams Sports Festival, which took place in Jordan from May 1-3.

The Festival engaged more than 600 children at the Azraq, Za’atari and Souf Refugee Camps and the Hope and Dreams Taekwondo Championships in Amman featured more than 300 participants, who were involved in Taekwondo, Baseball5, Badminton and Basketball activities across the three days. 

WT President and THF Founder and Chairman Chungwon Choue underlined the importance of empowering refugees through Taekwondo.

"At the last Olympic Refuge Foundation Board meeting in April, I heard that the global population of refugees and displaced persons could reach 130 million by the end of this year. It is a shocking and sad figure," Choue said.

"At the 2nd Hope and Dreams Sport Festival in Jordan, we saw the passion and determination of the children and youths who fought hard for every point. This showed us how valuable every moment in life is.

"Working in collaboration with our partners, WT and the THF are will continue to play our part in supporting refugees and displaced people through sport," concluded Choue.