Peace and Sport Information

BUILDING SUSTAINABLE PEACE THROUGH SPORT. TOGETHER. We are an international, neutral and independent organization based in Monaco that contributes to peace using the power of sport. Founded in 2007 by Modern Pentathlon Olympic Medallist and World Champion Joël Bouzou, Peace and Sport is under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. The organization is committed to: Raising awareness on the potential of sport as a peace-building tool Fundraising to finance and carry out field projects Acting on the ground by supporting local stakeholders and developing educational tools Promoting best practices of stakeholders of the peace through sport movement Key figures: Peace and Sport has built a unique platform that allows anyone and everyone to be an actor for peace through the following actions: - Annual Peace and Sport International Forum attended by more than 500 high-level delegates from over 100 countries. 2019 will see the eleventh edition of the event. - 110 ‘Champions for Peace’ – renowned athletes representing over 35 countries and 32 Olympic and non-Olympic sports. - More than 80 partnerships and/or strategic alliances with international sports federations, major organizations and institutions. - Field programs in eight countries worldwide. - Developing Sport Simple methodology for adapting sport and sports equipment to address the varying needs of communities. - We reached 90 Million persons through the #WhiteCard campaign 2018. For more information: www.peace-sport.org Join us on: facebook.com/peaceandsport - twitter.com/peaceandsport - instagram.com/peaceandsport/?hl=fr