PeacePlayers International
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
PeacePlayers International is a mid-sized nonprofit that uses basketball, peace education, and leadership development to cultivate youth leaders who can drive lasting change in their communities. With programs and activities across South Africa, Northern Ireland, the Middle East, and the United States, the organization aims to build a global network of young people focused on peaceful, equitable outcomes. The group is headquartered in Washington, DC, and centers its work on transforming youths' lives to influence broader social change. In the broader non-profit landscape of youth development and conflict resolution, PeacePlayers collaborates with partner organizations to extend its reach and impact. Recent developments include Detroit being selected as the host city for the 2025 Friendship Games, with events scheduled at Wayne State University, reflecting ongoing programming expansion and community engagement efforts.