WASHINGTON, DC/EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (March 2, 2012) – In keeping with the team’s goals of aligning with global organizations, NETS Basketball is creating an association with PeacePlayers International (PPI), an innovative peace-building organization and a leader in the use of sport for social change worldwide.
US Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapori, got on the court in Holon with PPI - Middle East's young Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
Darryl Pettigrew is interviewed about PPI's presence in Northern Ireland, describing why basketball works in interface communities and the organization's American roots
PPI Fellow Adam Hirsch participated in an international conference entitled: “Media Against Racism in Sport” (MARS), co-organised by the CMFE (Community Media Forum in Europe) and the CCMC (Cyprus Community Media Centre) under the sponsorship of the EU's Counicl of Europe. As part of the conference, Adam paired up with Demetris Vroullides, a Greek-Cypriot studying sport journalism in college, to write an article about the media’s coverage of racism in sport in Cyprus. The article can be found on the MARS website along other articles produced during the conference.
In “A Ball, A Hoop, and So Much More,” PPI Fellow Claire Perry explains how basketball has become a vehicle to break down barriers and change perceptions in South Africa.
Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton have set up a charitable gift fund for those who may very generously wish to donate to charity to help the couple celebrate their April wedding. Having been touched by the goodwill shown them since the announcement of their engagement, Prince William and Miss Middleton have asked that anyone who might wish to give them a wedding gift consider giving instead to a charitable fund.
How one PPI coach uses basketball to make a difference on the divided island of Cyprus.
In a precedent-setting accomplishment, PeacePlayers Internationl - Middle East is entering four Jewish-Arab teams in the Israel National Basketball League.
Joe Starkey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review explains why the Pitt Panthers made sure to schedule a visit with PPI in Northern Ireland when the team visited Belfast this summer.