DONATE DONATE Friendship Beyond Borders: Building Personal Connections for a More Peaceful World June 15, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn PeacePlayers’ global network of young leaders is vast – spanning three continents, at least seven languages, boys and girls, and a wide range of ages, from new participants to seasoned alumni. It’s not always easy… Continue reading Friendship Beyond Borders: Building Personal Connections for a More Peaceful World
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The Art of Mentoring: How Coach Matt is Creating a Community of Leaders
DONATE DONATE The Art of Mentoring: How Coach Matt is Creating a Community of Leaders in Brooklyn June 15, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn For PeacePlayers Brooklyn’s Coach Matt, mentorship has meant so much more than just showing up. Despite only just settling into his role as a Program Manager, he’s already made some huge… Continue reading The Art of Mentoring: How Coach Matt is Creating a Community of Leaders
Coaches Trinity and Javonn Find out What They’re Made of
DONATE DONATE Through Summer Coaching, Trinity and Javonn Find out What They’re Made of June 15, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In the summer of 2022, six youth participants from PeacePlayers Brooklyn got to role reverse and see what it feels like to run in a coach’s shoes. And as youth coaches Trinity (17) and… Continue reading Coaches Trinity and Javonn Find out What They’re Made of
From Student to Master: Casey’s Journey to a PeacePlayers Fellowship
DONATE DONATE From Student to Master: Casey’s journey to a PeacePlayers fellowship June 13, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Casey Pearson. I’m from Detroit, Michigan. I’m currently 22 years old. In my free time I like to go to the gym, go shopping, and spend… Continue reading From Student to Master: Casey’s Journey to a PeacePlayers Fellowship
MENTORSHIP IS THE NAME OF THE GAME
DONATE DONATE MENTORSHIP IS THE NAME OF THE GAME June 13, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn My family moved to Chicago from Puerto Rico when I was five. I’ve worked and lived in black and brown communities my entire life. I’ve seen my family begin a small business and work with community residents from an… Continue reading MENTORSHIP IS THE NAME OF THE GAME
Jada on Being a “More Able” 10-Year Old PeacePlayer
DONATE DONATE JADA ON BEING A “MORE ABLE” 10-YEAR OLD PEACEPLAYER, A BUSINESS MANAGER AND JUST PLAIN OL’ FIERCE OVERALL June 13, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Jada is just 10 years old, but she’s already got things figured out. She knows who she is, she knows what she’s capable of. “I describe myself as… Continue reading Jada on Being a “More Able” 10-Year Old PeacePlayer
PeacePlayers Cyprus Makes Space for Refugee Youth
DONATE DONATE PeacePlayers Cyprus Makes Space for Refugee Youth June 12, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Previous Next After a meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR) in Cyprus in 2019, the team at PeacePlayers Cyprus was forced to consider a very important question – what happens with the youth refugees coming… Continue reading PeacePlayers Cyprus Makes Space for Refugee Youth
“The Youth Are What Made PeacePlayers Great. Now it’s Their Turn to Take That Energy into the World”
DONATE DONATE “The Youth Are What Made PeacePlayers Great. Now it’s Their Turn to Take That Energy into the World” We sat down with Jale Canlibalik, to hear what the past nine years as Managing Director have meant for her, and what her hopes are for the future. June 7, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn… Continue reading “The Youth Are What Made PeacePlayers Great. Now it’s Their Turn to Take That Energy into the World”
PeacePlayers Got Me Curious About What the Future of Northern Ireland Could Look Like
DONATE DONATE PeacePlayers Got Me Curious About What the Future of Northern Ireland Could Look Like Catching up with Marc Wilmot, a PeacePlayers participant turned coach June 7, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn How did you first become involved with PeacePlayers? I first became involved with PeacePlayers when I was seven or eight years old.… Continue reading PeacePlayers Got Me Curious About What the Future of Northern Ireland Could Look Like
PeacePlayers Is Saying What Everyone Needs To Hear
DONATE DONATE *Title* *Subtitle* *DATE* SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn *Paragraph Text* Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate… Continue reading PeacePlayers Is Saying What Everyone Needs To Hear