Program areas at PPI
United states: in 2017, Peaceplayers partnered with nike to bring programming to the united states. In the u.s., historical divides driven by race and geography have created an inequitable society. Peaceplayers is working to develop a network of young leaders who come together across community divides and become catalysts in building a more peaceful and equitable society.
In northern ireland, Peaceplayers uses sport, particularly the game of basketball, to create opportunities for young leaders to promote respect and mutual understanding between the historically divided community of northern ireland.peaceplayers northern ireland engages over 1200 catholic and protestant youth each year, ages 9-25, in year-round and multi-year basketball training, conflict resolution education and leadership development activities in northern ireland.
In the middle east, Peaceplayers offers youth a safe space to challenge prevailing hostilities, build friendships across conflict lines, and serve as leaders and advocates for peace in their communities.
In south africa, Peaceplayers engages children and youth from different ethnic groups to participate in impactful and long-term skills through basketball programs, by providing access to shared spaces to collaborate, develop leadership skills and friendships.
Cyprus: as the only year-round bicommunal youth sports organization on the island, Peaceplayers cyprus brings together greek-cypriot and turkish-cypriot youth to play, learn, and build meaningful friendships leaving behind generations of mistrust for a future of peace and unity.