DONATE DONATE A National Anthem for the Rainbow Nation: South Africa Leads PeacePlayers from around the World in Song August 2, 2021 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn During the June Virtual Friendship Games Cultural Twinning, youth leaders and staff from PeacePlayers South Africa dedicated part of the session to learn the South African National Anthem. In… Continue reading A National Anthem for the Rainbow Nation: South Africa Leads PeacePlayers from around the World in Song
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Virtual Friendship Games Keep Sireen and Keren Feeling Connected Throughout Lockdown Isolation
DONATE DONATE Virtual Friendship Games Keep Sireen and Keren Feeling Connected Throughout Lockdown Isolation August 2, 2021 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Keren and Sireen (both 16), live five minutes away from each other, but on the opposite sides of the Palestinian-Israeli divide in Jerusalem. In the years that they have been PeacePlayers teammates and friends,… Continue reading Virtual Friendship Games Keep Sireen and Keren Feeling Connected Throughout Lockdown Isolation
It’s about the Journey: A year with PeacePlayers Northern Ireland
DONATE DONATE It’s about the journey A year with PeacePlayers Northern Ireland August 2, 2021 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn A whole year can have a significant impact on anyone. But what is the impact of a year’s worth of programming with PeacePlayers Northern Ireland? To answer this question, we turned to Sam, a 15-year-old boy… Continue reading It’s about the Journey: A year with PeacePlayers Northern Ireland
‘Wait, we’re the coaches now?’ How PeacePlayers’ leadership pipeline is paying off in PeacePlayers Cyprus
DONATE DONATE “Wait, we’re the coaches now?” How PeacePlayers’ leadership pipeline is paying off in PeacePlayers Cyprus August 2, 2021 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn PeacePlayers’ leadership pipeline is designed to give youth not just the skills, but also the confidence and the opportunity to lead; whether that is at home, with their friends, in their… Continue reading ‘Wait, we’re the coaches now?’ How PeacePlayers’ leadership pipeline is paying off in PeacePlayers Cyprus
The Power of Youth and Youth Day
DONATE DONATE The power of youth and youth day On PeacePlayers South Africa’s cultural twinning July 28, 2021 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn During the past two weeks, we have witnessed a heartbreaking breakout of violence among different communities across South Africa. As we recap our recent Virtual Friendship Games Twinning led by PeacePlayers South Africa,… Continue reading The Power of Youth and Youth Day
How Noga, a Participant Turned Coach, has been Bridging Divides and Fighting for Equity for Over 10 Years
DONATE DONATE How Noga, a participant turned Coach, has been bridging divides and fighting for equity for over 10 years July 22, 2021 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Noga is a 17-year-old leader from a Jewish community in West Jerusalem. She joined PeacePlayers Middle East when she was only 10 years old. After years of playing… Continue reading How Noga, a Participant Turned Coach, has been Bridging Divides and Fighting for Equity for Over 10 Years
Exploring PeacePlayers Origins: A Q+A with Sean Tuohey and Thibault Manekin
DONATE DONATE Exploring PeacePlayers Origins A Q+A with Sean tuohey & thibault manekin Part 1 & Part 2 July 20, 2021 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn For the inaugural month of PeacePlayers’ 20th anniversary, we thought we’d get the straight story about how our global movement got started. PeacePlayers’ Play It Forward Podcast host Chinny Nwagbo… Continue reading Exploring PeacePlayers Origins: A Q+A with Sean Tuohey and Thibault Manekin
PeacePlayers 20th Anniversary
DONATE DONATE Celebrating 20 Years of Bridging Divides Join us as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of peaceplayers! *short blurb**Birthday Cake Video here* Exploring Where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we’re going Launching Our goal of $24 Million by 2024 Announcing three new global initiatives Join us on the journey
PeacePlayers Global Network Inspires Change in Youth Leader, Promise
DONATE DONATE PeacePlayers Global Network Inspires Change in Youth Leader, Promise June 2, 2021 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Despite the many challenges American youth — especially those in undervalued communities — face during the pandemic, there has also been resilience, community and — through PeacePlayers’ virtual programs — great learning. The virtual space allowed youth… Continue reading PeacePlayers Global Network Inspires Change in Youth Leader, Promise
Cyprus Says: Language Fun at the Friendship Games
Cyprus Says: Language Fun at the Friendship Games