Sports training for underprivileged Romanian children
Fight For Freedom is a core supporter of Ghedeon Sports Academy, which serves underprivileged Romanian children with training and competition in the sports of Greco-Roman wrestling, Tae Kwon Do, and Jujitsu. Children receive scholarships to attend the academy, and are provided a healthy outlet where they can develop personally, build self-esteem, and learn from coaches and each other.
Organization: Ghedeon is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide children in Romania from low-income families with athletic training and personal empowerment.
Established: Launched in 2020.
Location: Based in Suceava, Romania.
Sports Programs: Offers Greco-Roman wrestling, Tae Kwondo, and Brazilian jujitsu.
Participants: Serving 50-60 children weekly.
Age Group: Caters to children aged 5-16, with a majority between 8-12 years.
Economic Background: Assists children from low-income or impoverished families.
Scholarships: Over 50% of participants receive full or nearly-full scholarships.
Community Engagement: Includes 5 children from the Roma community.