PeacePlayers - Northern Ireland
Nonprofit Organization Management - Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
PeacePlayers - Northern Ireland Employees
PeacePlayers - Northern Ireland Details
PeacePlayers - Northern Ireland is a leader of ‘Sport for Peace'• We believe that ‘children who play together can learn to live together.' • We use sport, the neutral sport of basketball specifically, to unite, educate and inspire Catholic and Protestant children and young people, two historically divided traditions in Northern Ireland.Our Vision is of inspired and confident children and young people building positive relationships and promoting sustainable peace in Northern Ireland.Our Mission is to use sport to create opportunities for young leaders to promote respect and mutual understanding between the historically divided community of Northern Ireland.We have a strong track record of success• Since its foundation in 2002, PPI-NI has positively impacted the lives of over 20,000 young people, serving the most disadvantaged areas in Northern Ireland.• We have cemented our reputation as the go-to organisation for community relations and peace building through sport.• As a global organisation, our success goes beyond our borders – bridging divides, changing perceptions and developing leaders in some of the world's most challenging conflict areas.
