DONATE DONATE Meet Jonathan, Who Journeyed from Germany to Durban to Volunteer with PeacePlayers South Africa May 6, 2026 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Hello everyone, My name is Jonathan Geueke, I just turned 19 years old, and I’m from Essen, Germany. Since October 2025, I have been volunteering with PeacePlayers South Africa in Durban.… Continue reading Meet Jonathan, Who Journeyed from Germany to Durban to Volunteer with PeacePlayers South Africa
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Stories from PeacePlayers Global Youth Movement
Lihi Came for Basketball. She Stayed for Connection
DONATE DONATE Lihi Came for Basketball. She Stayed for Connection April 27, 2026 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Every time Lihi Aharoni arrives at a PeacePlayers activity, she says the same thing happens: she starts smiling. Something about the atmosphere, the joy, the opportunity for connection – mixed in with her favorite sport – kept her… Continue reading Lihi Came for Basketball. She Stayed for Connection
President Catherine Connolly’s Visit to Belfast Highlights the Power of Sport for Shared Futures
DONATE DONATE President Catherine Connolly’s Visit to Belfast Highlights the Power of Sport for Shared Futures March 12, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn When the President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly (Uachtarán na hÉireann), stepped into the Physical Education Centre at Queen’s University Belfast on her first official state visit to Northern Ireland since taking office,… Continue reading President Catherine Connolly’s Visit to Belfast Highlights the Power of Sport for Shared Futures
PeacePlayers Global Girls Campaign – 2026
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A Conversation with George Felton of the San Antonio Spurs
DONATE DONATE A Conversation with George Felton of the San Antonio Spurs February 18, 2025 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn “Here are two young women from different cultures, and they’re best friends – that just pierces your heart” 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
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