PeacePlayers International
PeacePlayers International (PPI) "is an innovative global organization that uses sport to unite and educate young people in divided communities. PeacePlayers International was founded in 2001 by Sean Tuohey, 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." [1]
- Brendan Tuohey, Executive Director
- Karen Doubilet, Middle East Managing Director
Contents
Board
Accessed February 2010: [2]
- John Beatson
- R.C. Buford
- Sean Burns
- Danny Ferry
- Steve Kerr
- Brian Kriftcher
- Gene Massey - chair
- Sean Moran
- Lawrence Norman
- Robert B. Rice
- Ron Shapiro - emeritus chair
- Kathleen Sheekey
- Win Sheridan
- Kenneth Shropshire
- Patrick Sweeney
- Arn Tellem
- Harry Wagner
Advisory Board
Accessed February 2010: [3]
- Mark Alarie
- Donald Dell
- Charles Deutsch
- Dan Doyle
- Len Elmore
- Peter Farnsworth
- Michael Kaiser
- Michael Madnick, Deputy Director for External Relations in Global Health Policy and Advocacy at The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Details
- Donald Manekin
- Matthew McGuire
- J. Paul McNamara
- Jarrod Patten
- Peter Roby
- Kurt Schmoke
- Greg Sullivan
Contact
URL: http://www.peaceplayersintl.org
