TAFISA 1991 - 2011 20 Years For An Active World BIRTHDAY GREETINGS It is a great privilege to address the to Sport for All organizations and individuals of all types who participants of the Global Sport for are the members of TAFISA, to a myriad of others, and to All Movement as the President of you, who is reading this brochure. the leading international Sport for All association on this exciting occasion, TAFISA has and will continue to stand for all of the participants the 20th Anniversary of the formal of the Global Sport for All Movement, both politically and inception of TAFISA. practically by providing the Movement with an internationally visible voice, and programs and events in which to participate Whilst TAFISA was born in the minds of Sport for All leaders and share. in the 1960’s, it was only in 1991 that it really came to life. In that time, TAFISA has touched the lives of millions; from On this important occasion, I am proud to wish TAFISA, along families who march under the banner of World Walking Day, to with its members, supporters and partners who have been performers in the World Sport for All Games, to future leaders such an integral part of the growth and success of TAFISA, a educated via the Certified Leadership Courses, to volunteers warm and sincere “congratulations”. coordinating World Challenge Day, to governmental and non- governmental representatives attending World Congresses, Dr Kang-Too Lee, TAFISA President TAFISA ON THE MOVE It was in Oslo in 1969, when the first so profile of Sport for All and physical activity, and place it on called ‘Trim and Fitness Conference’ the agenda of leading organizations and leading individuals was held with eight participating around the world. TAFISA’s focus will be on creating a truly countries from West Europe. These global platform for international exchange, debate and conferences that were organized every 1991 cooperation, and strengthen the political voice of Sport for two years from then on, developed into an unofficial steering All and physical activity, so that ultimately, through cross- medium for the international Sport for All Movement, and can sectoral cooperation, Sport for All and physical activity will be rightly considered the cradle for TAFISA. As the result, be accessible to all. TAFISA was founded in Bordeaux in 1991 by 40 countries. TAFISA also recognizes that its members immediately benefit from the practical, on-the-ground programs that people around the world can participate in and enjoy. That is why Tribute to Prof. Dr. Jürgen Palm TAFISA will not lose its focus on providing Sport for All and physical activity programs which are relevant and in demand. It was on the vision and initiative of Dr. Jürgen Palm, TAFISA will continue to improve upon its already successful Germany, that TAFISA was founded in 1991. Under his practical programs, and work with its members to make presidency, TAFISA developed drama- them accessible to as many global citizens as possible. tically to the world’s now leading Sport for All organization. In 2005 Through this dual strategy of political and he was elected Honorary President practical influence, TAFISA is steadily of TAFISA, and in his new position, building bridges toward its ultimate goal. he gave strong support to the TAFISA – For An Active World. organization. Dr. Palm died at the age 2011 of 71 on August 16, 2006. Wolfgang Baumann, TAFISA Secretary General TAFISA has worked hard to become the leading international Sport for All association over the past 20 years. But there is so Special Initiative: TAFISA VIPS Program much more to be done. Being a leader implies responsibility, innovation, strength and continuous improvement, and The TAFISA VIPS (Volunteer Initiative for Peace through TAFISA intends to embrace and enhance its position in the Sport) Program in collaboration with the Tanzanian global Sport for All Movement, for the betterment of TAFISA, government and the sup- its members and the Movement itself. port of UNOSDP, aims at further developing Sport TAFISA’s action plan for the future incorporates both politics for All in Africa through and practice. Particularly in recent years, TAFISA has led an education of young initiative to bring leading international organizations together volunteers. It was officially to build a new solidarity in Sport for All. In the coming launched in Dar es Salem, years, TAFISA will build on this strong start to raise the Tanzania in 2010. TAFISA FACTS & FIGURES www.tafisa.net TAFISA is a non governmental and non profit organization registered according to German law at the Frankfurt law court. The TAFISA General Assembly is the supreme governing body and elects the TAFISA Board of Directors every four years for a four year term. TAFISA’s Vision and Mission TAFISA Board of Directors 2009-2013 TAFISA Figures To achieve an Active World by globally TAFISA in 2011 has promoting and facilitating access • 130 member for every person to Sport for All and countries physical activity. - 37 Europe - 33 Asia TAFISA’s primary focus is on: - 25 Africa • Advocating internationally for - 22 Americas Sport for All, - 13 Oceania • Providing and coordinating programs and events, • 240 Member • Providing networking and organizations experience transfer platforms. President Dr. Kang-Too Lee Vice President Mr. Jianzhong Feng, Dr. Ewa Suska, Mr. Leonard Thadeo, • 4 regional To this end, TAFISA: Prof. Rodolfo Valgoni bodies for Treasurer Hon. Brian Dixon • believes that access to Sport for Secretary General Mr. Wolfgang Baumann Europe, All and physical activity is a basic Members Mr. Wim Florijn, Mr. Herzel Hagay, Mrs. Mitra Rouhi-Dehkordi, Asia/Oceania, Mr. Jorma Savola, Dr. Yasuo Yamaguchi human right, Special Advisor Dr. Ju-Ho Chang Americas, Africa • sees Sport for All as a major Commissioners Mr. Preben Staun, Prof. Dr. Peter Kapustin (under process) contributor to individual, community and national life quality, • supports the promotion of TAFISA Board Of Directors 1991-2011 international exchange and experience transfer, Ms. Rita Andersen Norway 1991 - 1993 • provides programs and events Mr. Takashi Aoki Japan 1991 - 1997 open to participation by all, Mr. Oscar Azuero Colombia 1995 - 2009 • provides education of leaders and Mr. Wolfgang Baumann Germany 2005 - present dissemination of model projects Mr. Isaac Braz Israel 1991 - 2005 and expertise, Prof. Dr. Ju-Ho Chang S. Korea 1997 - 2001 • cooperates with institutions in the Mrs. Muriel Coppejans Belgium 1997 - 2001 fields of sport and physical activity Mrs. Mitra Rouhi Dehkordi Iran 2009 - present to advance health, culture, Hon. Brian Dixon Australia 1991 - present education and recreation, Mr. Henry Douetai Ivory Coast 1991 - 1993 • assumes political leadership in the Mr. Jianzhong Feng China 2009 - present field of Sport for All, Mr. Wim Florijn Netherlands 2005 - present • supports the concept of diversity Prof. Dr. Gyöngyi Szabö Földesi Hungary 1997 - 2005 and inclusiveness to bring Mr. Vassil Girginov Bulgaria 1991 - 1993 individuals together through Sport Dr. Nikola Hadjiev Bulgaria 1991 - 2005 for All and physical activity. Mr. Herzel Hagay Israel 2005 - present Dr. Thomas (Ta Chou) Huang Chinese Taipei 2001 - 2009 Mr. Russ Kisby = Canada 1993 - 1997 TAFISA Honorary Members Mr. Francois Lagarde Canada 1991 - 1993 Dr. Kang-Too Lee S. Korea 2009 - present Honorary Presidents Dr. Regina Mirandela da Costa Portugal 1991 - 1997 Prof. Dr. Jürgen Palm = Mrs. Comfort Nwankwo Nigeria 2001 - 2009 Prof. Man-Lip Choy, South Korea Prof. Dr. Jürgen Palm = Germany 1991 - 2005 Mr. Joel Raynaud France 1991 - 2009 Honorary Members Dr. Shang-Hi Rhee S. Korea 2005 - 2009 Prof. Dr. Oscar Azuero, Colombia Mr. Jorma Savola Finland 2005 - present Mr. Isaac Braz, Israel Dato’ Sarjit Singh Sekhon Malaysia 1997 - 2005 Dr. Thomas (Ta-Chou) Huang, Dr. Ewa Suska Poland 2005 - present Chinese Taipei Mr. Leonard Thadeo Tanzania 2009 - present Prof. Rodolfo Valgoni Argentina 2009 - present Mr. Russ Kisby, Canada = Dr. Yasuo Yamaguchi Japan 2009 - present Mrs. Comfort Nwankwo, Nigeria Mr. Joel Raynaud, France Dr. Shang-Hi Rhee, South Korea Special Recognition: Karin Beckmann, Odette Duverneuil, Christine Kammler TAFISA MILESTONES 1991 - 2011 Sept. 1991 · · · · · · · · · · Founded in Bordeaux, France by 40 countries May 1992 · · · · · · Launch of International Challenge Day with nine countries 1993 ················· World Congress, Chiba, Japan June 1992 ··········· Launch of World Walking Day at the Earth Summit, Rio de Janeiro May 1992 · · · · · · Festival of Traditional Games, Bonn, Germany 1994 ················· TAFISA Academy, Budapest, Hungary 1995 ················· World Congress, Netanya, Israel Sept.1996 ··········· Festival of Traditional Games, Bangkok, Thailand Founding faces of TAFISA, Bordeaux, France (1991) 1997 ················· World Congress, Penang, Malaysia 1999 ················· World Congress, Larnaka, Cyprus 2000 ················· Festival of Traditional Games, Hanover, Germany 2001 ················· Member countries reach 100 2001 ················· World Congress, Cape Town, South Africa 2003 ················· World Congress, Munich, Germany 2005 ················· World Congress, Warsaw, Poland Nov. 2005 ··········· Opening of the TAFISA Office in Frankfurt, Germany Dec. 2006 ··········· 1st World Forum, Frankfurt, Germany TAFISA World Congress, Chiba, Japan (1993) Aug. 2007 ··········· Launch of Int’l CLC, Kish Island, Iran 2007 ················· World Congress, Buenos Aires, Argentina Feb. 2008 · · · · · · · · · · · 2nd