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Arab and Jewish Young Leaders Protest Together Against Gender-Based Violence

DONATE DONATE Arab and Jewish Young Leaders Protest Together Against Gender-Based Violence June 17, 2020 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In Israel, like in other places around the world, several hotlines and women’s shelters have revealed an increase in reports of domestic violence during the coronavirus pandemic. On March 19th, the government declared a national state… Continue reading Arab and Jewish Young Leaders Protest Together Against Gender-Based Violence

The DePauw Exchange – Creating Memories and Strong bonds

DONATE DONATE The DePauw Exchange – creating memories and strong bonds June 15, 2020 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn For 6 years, Coach Bill Fenlon of the DePauw University Men’s Basketball team and his wife Gigi Jennewein has been bringing student-athletes from DePauw to Northern Ireland for an exchange with PeacePlayers – Northern Ireland.  2020 would… Continue reading The DePauw Exchange – Creating Memories and Strong bonds

Breaking Down Barriers Across Belfast – the Next Generation Leading the Way

DONATE DONATE Breaking Down Barriers Across Belfast – the Next Generation Leading The Way June 1, 2020 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Growing up in Northern Ireland, Adam, the youngest of three children in his family, struggled to find his own niche.  Adam wasn’t interested in competing with his siblings over the traditional sport of Gaelic… Continue reading Breaking Down Barriers Across Belfast – the Next Generation Leading the Way

How PeacePlayers South Africa Found the Silver Lining Amidst a Global Pandemic

DONATE DONATE How PeacePlayers South Africa Found the Silver Lining Amidst a Global Pandemic During these unprecedented times amidst a global pandemic, PeacePlayers South Africa has found a creative way to support their participants and their families. As a result, participants began to look toward the positives that can be achieved if we work together… Continue reading How PeacePlayers South Africa Found the Silver Lining Amidst a Global Pandemic

Out of Her Comfort Zone, Sarii Gains the Confidence to Lead

DONATE DONATE Out of Her Comfort Zone, Sarii Gains the Confidence to Lead January 14, 2021 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn As anyone who has spent some time hanging around PeacePlayers Chicago knows, Sarribel (known to her friends and coaches as Sarii) has never been one to back down from a challenge. She joined PeacePlayers in… Continue reading Out of Her Comfort Zone, Sarii Gains the Confidence to Lead

South Africa’s Friendship Games Banner & a Look Ahead at their 33rd City Wide Tournament

DONATE DONATE SOUTH AFRICA’S FRIENDSHIP GAMES BANNER & A LOOK AHEAD AT THEIR 33RD CITY WIDE TOURNAMENT October 4, 2019 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn PeacePlayers South Africa’s Friendship Games took place roughly over a month ago and it turned out to be a huge success. These games were presented by Ed and Penelope Peskowitz and were hosted… Continue reading South Africa’s Friendship Games Banner & a Look Ahead at their 33rd City Wide Tournament

South Africa’s Friendship Games Banner & a Look Ahead at their 33rd City Wide Tournament

DONATE DONATE South Africa’s Friendship Games Banner & a Look Ahead at their 33rd City Wide Tournament October 4, 2019 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn PeacePlayers South Africa’s Friendship Games took place roughly over a month ago and it turned out to be a huge success. These games were presented by Ed and Penelope Peskowitz and were hosted… Continue reading South Africa’s Friendship Games Banner & a Look Ahead at their 33rd City Wide Tournament

Young Ambassadors from Belfast Forge Links with Rwanda

DONATE DONATE Young Ambassadors from Belfast forge links with Rwanda August 26, 2019 SHARE Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Seven Young Ambassadors from the greater Belfast area are preparing to embark on a Commonwealth Games Council led journey to Rwanda where they will be engaged in a world… Continue reading Young Ambassadors from Belfast Forge Links with Rwanda

Alice’s POV: BIG Camps

DONATE DONATE Alice’s POV: BIG Camps Today’s post is brought to you by, Alice! She was on work placement with PeacePlayers from 22nd July to 26th July. August 9, 2019 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Hi my name is Alice, I am 17 years old and I am currently studying in St Louis Grammar School Kilkeel. … Continue reading Alice’s POV: BIG Camps