The mission of the whole programme is to harness the power of judo to foster social cohesion, youth and gender empowerment, and child protection for both local and refugee communities. Operating mainly in Johannesburg, JFPSA proudly runs six clubs and twelve schools, with additional satellite clubs expanding the reach in Durban and Cape Town. The work is made possible through the generous support of partners such as Nike, the Italtile Foundation, Three2six, Gauteng Department of Education and Judo South Africa.
JFPSA's activities were particularly numerous and successful during 2024 and at the beginning of the 2025 season. A new quarterly newsletter has now been launched and will be published regularly to keep everyone informed.
The beginning of the year was marked by visits from the Judo for Peace Commission (Nicolas Messner) and the Judo for Children Commission (Leandra Freitas), which provided an opportunity to take stock of activities and identify new directions for development.
Over several days, numerous working sessions were held in the heart of Johannesburg, as well as in Cape Town, ahead of further expected expansion. One of the most memorable sessions was led by Leandra Freitas, whose theme was women's empowerment and their place in society.
Guided by the philosophy of Jigoro Kano Shihan, the founder of judo, the participants strive to build a brighter future through mutual respect and community uplift. The judo moral code, which emphasises courtesy, courage, honesty, honour, modesty, respect, self-control, and friendship, serves as the foundation of all activities, shaping young judoka into future leaders.