DONATE DONATE A Conversation with George Felton of the San Antonio Spurs: “Here are two young women from different cultures, and they’re best friends – that just pierces your heart” February 18, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn We sat down with George Felton, a veteran scout with the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs and a longtime… Continue reading A Conversation with George Felton of the San Antonio Spurs:
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Stories from PeacePlayers Global Youth Movement
Finding Solid Ground on the Basketball Court: Araya and Shamiya’s Story
DONATE DONATE Finding Solid Ground on the Basketball Court: Araya and Shamiya’s Story February 9, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In Brownsville, Brooklyn, young people like high school seniors Shamiya and Araya carry a lot on their backs. Years of divestment and institutional racism have left opportunities scarce and communities divided by gang lines. “I… Continue reading Finding Solid Ground on the Basketball Court: Araya and Shamiya’s Story
From Detroit to the World: Omar’s Friendship Games Experience
DONATE DONATE From Detroit to the World: Omar’s Friendship Games Experience February 2, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn When 14-year-old Omar arrived at the Friendship Games this past summer, he didn’t know what to expect. Although Friendship Games was coming to his hometown of Detroit, and he didn’t have to travel for the experience, it… Continue reading From Detroit to the World: Omar’s Friendship Games Experience
Coached by Women, Sipheshile Finds a Game Plan for Life
DONATE DONATE Coached by Women, Sipheshile Finds a Game Plan for Life January 29, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn As a 19-year-old young man from Umlazi, there are two main things that have shaped Sipheshile Vacu over the years – basketball and women role models. Siphe was introduced to basketball in 2016 when he was… Continue reading Coached by Women, Sipheshile Finds a Game Plan for Life
“I Didn’t Think Twice about Standing with My Teammates”
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”
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