International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

The third edition of the Friendship Games organized by Cop Colombia as part of the Peacemakers Project, brought together children, Peace Educators, colombian athletes and Champions for Peace to celebrate the major impact of sport on creating a culture of peace in Usme, Colombia. Peace Educators took part in the 3rd cycle of training on the Peace and Sport Methodology, strengthening their capacity to implement structured sport-based sessions in new neighborhoods, with the support of the Alcaldia Local de Usme. Additional sports, Basketball and Rugby, introduced on this occasion are set to impact 16 new clubs, marking a significant step towards community empowerment and scale-up project. Showcasing the Peace and Sport Methodology in action with Champions for Peace The Friendship Games 2023 saw the participation of engaged athletes and Champions for Peace, including Taekwondo Olympic Medallist and Representative of the Champions for Peace Club, Marlene Harnois, Former Captain of the F...

The 2023 Paris Peace Forum sport was placed at the epicenter of peace and global cooperation discussions.Peace and Sport participated to highlight the role of sports in fostering peace and building a fairer and more equal world. Our booth in the Forum’s Space for Solutions emerged as a hub of innovation and collaboration. Through dynamic presentations, interactive exhibits, and engaging discussions, we aimed to demonstrate how Sport can serve as a tool for positive change both on a global and grassroots level . We presented the Peacemakers Project as a multifaceted solution, providing global mentoring to engage stakeholders in implementing peace through sports programs. Based on a bottom-up approach, this solution offers comprehensive support in responding to the expressed needs and adapting to local contexts . Empowering youth through sport Stepping into the spotlight was Marlene Harnois, representative of the Champions for Peace Club. In a session dedicated to the power of youth i...