About the programme
The film follows refugee athletes who train, compete, and persevere against all odds, symbolizing the dignity and strength of those forced to flee. Their stories challenge common narratives of victimhood and instead demand recognition of talent, ambition, and belonging.
Following the screening, we will continue the panel along with athleteWael Fawaz Al-Farraj, to critically examine resettlement as the only safe and legal pathway for many refugees—a pathway that is increasingly restricted. What can these athletes teach us about radical hope, belonging, and justice? And what happens when even the most exceptional are not welcome?
This program is part of the Cultural Celebration & Identity Reclamation pathway to practice Radical Hope. Explore the full Refugee Welcome Week 2025 program and discover events happening across the Netherlands centering Radical Hope here.
Eat to Meet Dinner
Before the premiere screening of Dare to Dream, we are hosting a shared dining dinner curated by the Hummus Academy at 18:30. For €17,50, you are welcome to join the table for an all-vegetarian Eat To Meet dinner. In the celebration of the first ever Refugee Welcome Week in the Netherlands, you can buy a Solidarity Ticket along with your own, to invite a refugee to eat with you. Refugee Welcome Week will make sure someone receives the donated ticket.
There are limited tickets available, so don’t hesitate to book your spot. You can get your tickets here.
If you don’t have the means, please contact us at [email protected].
About the speakers
Wael Fawaz Al-Farraj is a Syrian refugee and Taekwondo athlete whose journey began in the Azraq refugee camp in Jordan. At just 13 years old, he discovered the sport through a humanitarian exhibition and quickly became the first trainee at the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation to earn a black belt. His exceptional talent and dedication earned him a place on the IOC Refugee Athlete Scholarship, and by age 19, he was selected for the second-ever Refugee Olympic Team, aiming to compete in the Tokyo 2020 Games.
