The Judo for Peace and Judo for Refugees programs have been running successfully in Zambia and the Southern African region for several years, providing hope and new perspectives for athletes who have faced hardships in their lives. Under the leadership of the Zambian Judo Association (ZJA) and with support from the International Judo Federation, along with various partners like local authorities, the UNHCR, and the Norwegian Olympic Committee, the programs have supplied equipment, facilities, and expertise to ensure that all participants benefit from the values of judo. In a significant milestone in late July, participants from Meheba and Mayukwayukwa refugee camps engaged in a judo tournament. This event marked the realization of the eight-year development plan initiated in 2015, which included the Judo for Refugees dimension. A total of 47 athletes from Meheba and 15 from Mayukwayukwa participated in the tournament. The Meheba refugee camp activities began in 2016, becoming the first refugee program of its kind in the region, while Mayukwayukwa followed suit a few years later. Ng'uni Mabvuto, ZJA Secretary General, expressed satisfaction with the event, saying, "We had 62 refugees participating altogether. Meheba refugees secured the second position during the Zambia National Service with 18 points, aligning perfectly with our regional Judo for Peace tripartite program objectives. This opportunity enables refugees to participate in national, regional, continental, and even international competitions, and this will remain our focus for the future." Looking ahead, Ng'uni Mabvuto and Carol, the ZJA Judo for Peace officer, will be traveling to Malawi and Zimbabwe to collaborate with the two countries on their respective refugee programs. Simultaneously, the President of the federation, Alfred Foloko, will be heading to Budapest to meet with the IJF to explore further developments. Zambia has long played a leading role in providing refugees with the chance to practice judo. Inspired by Zambia's success, Malawi and Zimbabwe have joined the initiative, along with the IJF Judo for Peace South Africa program, demonstrating that judo can foster unity and create a brighter future for all.