Empovervan in the Media
Sometimes our black van and boxing pads make it into the news. Here’s where we collect stories that spotlight the women we train, their strength, and what it means to show up against violence.
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27.02.2026
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Muay Thai fighter teaches refugees self-defence
In this BBC feature, Muay Thai fighter and EmpowerVan volunteer Kat Samuelson shares how she uses her skills to teach self-defence to women in refugee camps near Athens, focusing less on perfect technique, and more on confidence, boundaries, and feeling powerful in their own bodies.