About PeacePlayers International

Mission - To use the game of basketball to unite and educate children and their communities.

Vision - Bridging Divides

Goals - PeacePlayers International has four main objectives:

• Bridge social divides
• Develop future leaders
• Educate children to lead healthy, constructive lives
• Build community involvement to ensure long-term sustainability

Background

PeacePlayers International (PPI) is an innovative global organization that uses sport to unite and educate young people in divided communities. PeacePlayers International was founded on the premise that “children who play together can learn to live together.” PeacePlayers International currently operates programs in Northern Ireland, South Africa, Cyprus, and the Middle East that bring together thousands of children to form positive relationships, develop leadership skills, and improve their futures. Over the past six years, the organization has worked with over 45,000 children. PeacePlayers International is led by global network of youth leaders who work together as coaches, mentors and facilitators.