KLABU clubhouses provide refugees with the tools to find joy, pride and hope in the practice of sport and feeling of community. They offer sports equipment, activities, solar power, TV matches, music and Wi-Fi in a welcoming space, run by the local community.

Kalobeyei

Azraq

M'bera

Boa Vista

Cox’s Bazar

Commewijne

Amsterdam

Kampala

Warsaw

Lesvos

Ter Apel

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Picture this: a sunny afternoon in the park, upbeat rhythms fill the air, smiles everywhere. Welcome to one of KLABU's social workouts, led by Katie Süter. 

Katie dances to unite

"I want to change the narrative of asylum-seekers being labelled as liabilities instead of assets. We don't only come with a desire for a new life, we come with culture, good food, spirit, and an amazing way of life."

Mo: pillar of the Amsterdam community

Most of you have heard of Neymar, right!? But have you heard of Mike “Neymar Jr.” , the South Sudanese star player from Kalobeyei? 

The New Neymar Jr from South Sudan

Meet Lilian whose dream is to break down the stereotypes that exist around refugees and elevate her voice beyond the dusty plains of Kalobeyei.

Fearless and unapologetic: meet Lillian

In 2021, Ahmed from Egypt arrived in Lesvos across the sea. Entering Greece was difficult, but after several attempts, he reached the camp.


Ahmed: basketball, art and karate enthusiast

From providing a space for professional Muay Thai fighters to helping women overcome their fear of open water, we share the stories from our friends and partner, Yoga and Sports with Refugees. 

Meet our friends at Yoga & Sport With Refugees

This girl's team, from Bhalukia Palong High School, lifted their first football trophy as winners of the Cox’s Bazar district championship — and even made it into newspaper headlines!

Cox's Bazar champions

It's not only at the Africa Cup of Nations that stars are shining on the pitch right now. In Kalobeyei, Kenya, a big KLABU tournament is bringing together girls from all over the camp.

Inside the Kalobeyei Girls' football tournament

A colourful new clubhouse needs a colourful new sports court. Behind the scenes with the KLABU team in Ter Apel.

Brightening up the sports court in Ter Apel

Come along for a few kilometres with an inspiring leader and her weekly club of young female runners in Kenya.

Freeing Feet: Nyagoa’s Girls’ Running Club

The empowering story of an Afghan woman working hard to uplift the sisterhood she has befriended.

Tamana: Fitness For Freedom

Meet Señor Hermes, the clubhouse commentator for Boa Vista.

Señor Hermes: The Voice of Tuaranoko

Meet Akbar, a boxer who fights to stay strong through his experience.

Akbar: Finding Greatness Within

Meet John who has found camaraderie and purpose through Lesvos Spirit.

John: Hope Makes Me Live

Sports championships in Boa Vista, Brazil, are helping to build bridges between Venezuelan refugees and Brazilian locals - paving the way for greater acceptance and integration.

How A Ball Unites Us All

In Ter Apel, young people come together at the KLABU clubhouse to watch live sports or listen to their favourite music. 

The power of music and television in Ter Apel

"Being with KLABU is like having a family away from home."

Onyekachi gives refugees football training at KLABU in Ter Apel

Every Saturday morning coach Soumia leads our run, guiding and motivating us every step of the way. 

Join the KLABU Run Club!

The newest KLABU clubhouse has launched in Boa Vista, Brazil, bringing access to sport to the incredible community of Waraotuma a Tuaranoko shelter.

Welcoming the Boa Vista Spirit

Meet the safe hands of young Rohingya footballer Shohail.

The biggest little keeper of Cox’s Bazar

“When I sing, I feel free.” Ismail from Kalobeyei created the very first KLABU music video with artists in the camp.

The Music Scene in Kalobeyei

In M’bera, if you see someone sprinting past you in a purple shirt, there’s a high chance it’s Mohamed, the camp’s running enthusiast.

Mohamed: Always Running

Meet Mariama, one of M’bera’s most committed volleyball players and an aspiring humanitarian worker.

Mariama: Friendships & Volleyball

For many of us, football is a universal language, crossing every language and border. For Aly, football means even more: it represents family.

Aly: Football Coach & Clubhouse Manager

How we use sport to support refugees who are rebuilding their lives.


KLABU's Impact

Meet Salome Veerman, the driving force behind Community Tennis Suriname. She gives back to the children of Commewijne and makes sure tennis is available to anyone who wants to play.

Salome: The Heart of Community Tennis Suriname

Inspired by community, driven by spirit. We’re celebrating the opening of our new clubhouse in Commewijne, Suriname. A space created to spark inspiration, creativity and opportunity.

Opening the Commewijne Spirit!

On the first Tuesday of each month, KLABU hosts a Community Dinner, during which one member of the Amsterdam community cooks. This time, we follow Beline from Kenya, who has lived in the Netherlands for four years. As one of our Girls’ Mobilisers, Beline is spreading the word about KLABU activities and recruiting new female members.

Join our KLABU Community Dinners

For many in the KLABU community, home is far away. But every Ramadan, the clubhouse becomes something close to it: a place to cook for each other, share a meal, and feel, just for a moment, like family.

Across three continents, the KLABU community marks Ramadan the same way: together, around food, deep into the night. This is how we celebrated.

Ramadan around the KLABU

Rawan (12), originally from Syria, arrived in the Azraq refugee camp when she was just four years old.  Inspired by girls dancing zumba at an event, she started teaching herself zumba choreographies on YouTube. 

Rawaan: Safe Spaces Through Movement

Experience the two-year anniversary of the Boa Vista Spirit. 

Felicidades e parabéns, Boa Vista Spirit!

Meet Herminia: Warao artisan and retired athlete who is coaching the next generations of Boa Vista.

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