FIDE deploys Chess for Protection project for refugees

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Published on August 3, 2021 4:15:06 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcZo6XGkCwc

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The International Chess Federation with the support of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Kenya Chess Federation and Kakuma Chess Club has launched a Chess for Protection project, aiming to consolidate and develop chess practice in Kakuma refugee camp and Kalobeyei settlement in Kenya. The name of the project is “Chess for Kakuma and Kalobeyei People”.

“Over 55% of the refugee population in Kakuma are children and adolescents. The importance of engaging youth in extra-curriculum activities cannot be overestimated."

The project kicked off on August 2, 2021. Learn more here: https://fide.com/news/1244