This is a fantastic chance for all of us

the initiative by the International Judo Federation to come with this important project cannot be over emphasized. The main objective of the Judo launch at Maheba refugee settlement is to promote peace and unity among the different nationalities and the surrounding communities.

Allow me as well to stress the importance of the involvement of women in all our efforts. It is indeed overwhelmingly evident that women have the virtues that can engender peace and bring about the necessary progress that has eluded us for so long.

As a black belt judoka, I am very much alive to the fact that some of the objectives of Professor Kano are to ensure that each individual should strengthen his/her body, develop intellect and morality, and cultivate attributes beneficial to society and that citizens should repost society and seek to assist in bolstering national prosperity.

Through their perseverance and courage, our brothers and sisters who had to flee from their country, but who have dreams, hopes, experiences and skills are committed to rebuild their lives in peace and dignity in Meheba. We are delighted that the IJF and all the shareholders are not only coming to Maheba for the sport but more importantly as messengers of Peace through the judo for peace initiative.