Judo for Peace presents

EUROPEAN YOUT WEEK

Kilis (Turkiye), 6 June, 2023

For social cohesion

In order to foster social cohesion and promote a sense of unity, we orchestrated the European Youth Week gathering, bringing together young individuals from Turkey and Syrian refugees. Our main focus was to utilize the power of sports, specifically judo, to strengthen the bonds among participants.

Our European Youth Event 2023

Date & Time

06-06-2023   |  14:30-18:30

Participants

250 People

Staff

16 team member from Kilis Gsim and AIYD

About This Event

The event started with the preparation of students from different parts of Kilis. The event was introduced by music featuring a presenter who explained the significance of European Youth Week. Small flags were then distributed to all the participants. The opening ceremony took place, during which the activities for the event were discussed. Next, presentations aimed to introduce Judo and its values to the attendees were provided. Purposeful games were also presented to engage the participants. Following that, some of the participants showcased their judo skills through matches. T-shirts were distributed to all the children, and a group photo was taken in front of Kilis Directorate of Youth and Sport. Afterward, a walking activity called "Peace for Judo" took place, where everyone wore the distributed T-shirts. Meals were distributed to both the children and the workers, courtesy of the Sports and Youth Department and the Amal Team. The event concluded with the cleaning of the garden, ensuring that any food waste was properly disposed of.