The World Rafting Federation (WRF) is proud to announce its recent membership with TAFISA (The Association For International Sport for All), marking a significant step in our commitment to promoting a healthier, more active world. This strategic partnership aligns the WRF with TAFISA’s “Mission 2030: For a Better World Through Sport for All,” a global initiative dedicated to addressing the challenges of our time through the unifying power of sport.

TAFISA’s Mission 2030 seeks to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing humanity today—climate change, civil unrest, non-communicable diseases, social isolation, and more—by promoting physical activity and sport as essential tools for positive change. These challenges are universal, transcending borders, cultures, and socio-economic statuses. The mission is clear: to create a world by 2030 where everyone has the opportunity to engage in sport and physical activity, thereby contributing to a healthier, more peaceful, and more sustainable future.

As the global community faces these unprecedented threats, the WRF recognizes the crucial role that sport, and specifically rafting, can play in fostering unity, health, and environmental stewardship. Rafting, with its deep connection to nature and emphasis on teamwork, exemplifies the principles of Sport for All. It encourages physical fitness, mental well-being, and respect for the environment—values that are perfectly aligned with the objectives of TAFISA’s Mission 2030.

By joining TAFISA, the WRF is not only expanding its global reach but also committing to actively contribute to the broader Sport for All movement. We believe that through the inclusive, dynamic, and environmentally conscious sport of rafting, we can inspire individuals and communities around the world to embrace physical activity as a means of improving their lives and the world around them.

This partnership also provides the WRF with an invaluable platform to collaborate with other international organizations dedicated to promoting physical activity and sport. Together with TAFISA, we aim to break down barriers to participation, promote cultural diversity, and create opportunities for all people, regardless of their background or circumstances, to engage in sport.

The WRF is particularly excited about the potential of this collaboration to drive environmental sustainability, a core component of our mission. Rafting inherently promotes a connection with nature, and through our initiatives, we strive to educate and inspire participants to protect the rivers and ecosystems that are central to our sport. In line with TAFISA’s goals, we are committed to advancing the cause of environmental stewardship through sport, ensuring that future generations can enjoy the natural world as we do today.

As we embark on this journey with TAFISA, the WRF calls on all members, stakeholders, and partners to join us in embracing the vision of Mission 2030. Together, we can harness the power of sport to overcome the global challenges we face and create a better, more inclusive world for future generations.

The World Rafting Federation is dedicated to making a tangible impact in the global Sport for All movement. Through our participation in TAFISA’s Mission 2030, we are committed to ensuring that rafting, and sport in general, continues to be a force for good, fostering health, unity, and sustainability across the globe.

Let us work together to ensure that by 2030, the world is a place where everyone has the opportunity to engage in sport and physical activity, where rivers run clean, and where future generations can thrive in a healthier, more connected world. The WRF is ready to paddle forward with TAFISA towards a brighter, better future for all.

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