DONATE DONATE Coach Carrie and Brooklyn Girls Reclaim the Game May 8, 2024 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By: Alesha SmithDirector, Peaceplayers Brooklyn At gyms where girls once sat on the sidelines, Coach Carrie has created a new culture—one fearless practice at a time. As a lead coach-mentor of the PeacePlayers Brooklyn Girls’ Program, Coach Carrie… Continue reading Coach Carrie and Brooklyn Girls Reclaim the Game
Month: May 2025
More Than a Game: Promise’s Journey from Player to Mentor
DONATE DONATE More Than a Game: Promise’s Journey from Player to Mentor May 7, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Promise was just a kid when the world made her feel like she didn’t belong. Then she found a team that showed her otherwise. After facing racial bullying at school, Promise’s confidence crumbled, and she no… Continue reading More Than a Game: Promise’s Journey from Player to Mentor
Hoops, History, and New Horizons: Gael’s Global Exchange Experience
DONATE DONATE Hoops, History, and New Horizons: Gael’s Global Exchange Experience May 5, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Gael Cruz sat in the airplane seat on the way to Durban, South Africa. Seventeen hours. That’s how long he had to think about what lay ahead at the PeacePlayers Global Exchange, where he would spend 10… Continue reading Hoops, History, and New Horizons: Gael’s Global Exchange Experience
“We All Pushed Each Other to Keep Going”: Anthony, Sienna, and Sanelisiwe’s Global Exchange Experience
DONATE DONATE “We All Pushed Each Other to Keep Going”: Anthony, Sienna, and Sanelisiwe’s Global Exchange Experience may 1, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn For Anthony, Sanelisiwe, and Sienna from PeacePlayers South Africa, the Global Exchange was more than just an opportunity to meet young people from around the world—it was a journey of personal… Continue reading “We All Pushed Each Other to Keep Going”: Anthony, Sienna, and Sanelisiwe’s Global Exchange Experience