INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE

Marlene Harnois: Stronger Together

by | Mar 17, 2021 | Intercultural and interreligious understanding | 0 comments

As Champion for Peace, Marlene Harnois played an active role in supporting and mentoring local taekwondo prodigies Ruth Gbagbi and Cheick Cissé. Following their historical victories at the Rio Olympic Games, Cheick and Ruth have become national heroes. They are now prepared for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

  • Driven by the desire to contribute to the development of sport in West Africa, I launched the Heart Angel Foundation in Abidjan, in 2014. 2 years later, Cheick Cissé won the 1st Olympic Gold Medal and Ruth Gbagbi became the 1st women Olympic Medalist in the history of Ivory Coast.

  • Ivory Coast
Communication and Press Manager at Peace and Sport, I have 5+ years of experience in political affairs, conflict prevention and resolution, and communication. A great part of my work has been conducted in the context of conflict and transition settings.