DONATE DONATE “I Didn’t Think Twice about Standing with My Teammates” DECEMBER 5, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn When Yahel Amzalag first joined PeacePlayers Middle East five years ago, she was just a girl who loved basketball and was looking for a place to play. “I came, and I immediately felt at home.” Over… Continue reading “I Didn’t Think Twice about Standing with My Teammates”
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Stories from PeacePlayers Global Youth Movement
Khemare Finds His Voice… and His Future
DONATE DONATE Khemare Finds His Voice… and His Future November 27, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn When 17-year-old Khemare Duncan introduces himself today, he speaks with the clarity of someone who has grown into his purpose. “I do good in school. I have over a 100 average, and I want to be an entrepreneur.” But… Continue reading Khemare Finds His Voice… and His Future
Grace Loughlin Wants to Change the Game for Girls in Northern Ireland
DONATE DONATE Grace Loughlin Wants to Change the Game for Girls in Northern Ireland November 27, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn When Grace Loughlin first joined PeacePlayers Northern Ireland, she didn’t picture herself becoming an outspoken advocate for girls in sport. In fact, she almost quit on the very first day. “I wanted to quit,… Continue reading Grace Loughlin Wants to Change the Game for Girls in Northern Ireland
From PeacePlayers to the Premier League: Noor Kayouf’s Trailblazing Journey
DONATE DONATE From PeacePlayers to the Premier League: Noor Kayouf’s Trailblazing Journey Nov 24, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The first Druze woman to play professional basketball in Israel, PeacePlayers alumna Noor Kayouf is redefining what it means to lead — as a player, coach, and role model for girls in her community. When Noor… Continue reading From PeacePlayers to the Premier League: Noor Kayouf’s Trailblazing Journey
A Chance to Create the World We Want
DONATE DONATE A Chance to Create the World We Want Nov 5, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Despite the fragile and unresolved nature of the present Middle East cease fire, for the first time in many, many years the people of our region have reason for real and tangible hope. At PeacePlayers, we embrace this… Continue reading A Chance to Create the World We Want
Building Hope Through Hoops: New Basketball Courts Inspire Change in Durban
DONATE DONATE Building Hope Through Hoops: New Basketball Courts Inspire Change in Durban September 15, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Great news for greater Durban! PeacePlayers South Africa, in partnership with The Victor Daitz Foundation, unveiled two brand-new basketball courts at Carrington Primary School in Umbilo and Excelsior Primary School in Mobeni Heights. These courts,… Continue reading Building Hope Through Hoops: New Basketball Courts Inspire Change in Durban
Celebrating Sisterhood and Sport at Girls Fest in Durban
DONATE DONATE Celebrating Sisterhood and Sport at Girls Fest in Durban September 7, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn On Saturday, 30 August 2025, over 200 girls and coaches filled the courts of Danville Park Girls’ High School in Durban with the sounds of bouncing basketballs, laughter, and celebration, as PeacePlayers South Africa hosted its 7th… Continue reading Celebrating Sisterhood and Sport at Girls Fest in Durban
City Wide 40: A Legacy of Unity on the Court
DONATE DONATE City Wide 40: A Legacy of Unity on the Court JUNE 30, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn On 14 June 2025, the courts at Hoy Park Sport Grounds in Durban came alive as PeacePlayers South Africa hosted its 40th City Wide Basketball Tournament (CWT). This milestone event marked 24 years of bringing young… Continue reading City Wide 40: A Legacy of Unity on the Court
From the Basketball Court to the Halls of Government: PeacePlayers Advocates for Youth Sports
DONATE DONATE From the Basketball Court to the Halls of Government: PeacePlayers Advocates for Youth Sports June 10, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Last month, PeacePlayers joined a coalition of community sports organizations in Albany to advocate for the future of youth sports in New York State. As one of 10 programs invited by our… Continue reading From the Basketball Court to the Halls of Government: PeacePlayers Advocates for Youth Sports
Coach Carrie and Brooklyn Girls Reclaim the Game
DONATE DONATE Coach Carrie and Brooklyn Girls Reclaim the Game May 8, 2025 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