Most children from poor families in Kigali drop out of school mostly due to poverty, family disputes, polygamy among other issues. The few who are lucky to continue their education especially in GS Kimisagara highlighted to AKWOS (Organization of Women in Sport) Rwanda that the Peace Makers Project has made them learn how to resolve conflict in school and in their respective communities so as to reduce family conflicts most of which hamper children’s performance in school, to that regard they refer themselves as “Peace Makers”.
Groupe Scolaire Karama Pupils is a school based in the City of Kigali in Nyarugenge District . The pupils and coachers are Peace Makers and call on you to demonstrate you commitment to dialogue by brandishing their #WhiteCard , symbol of peace through sport.
Gerson Florez is a man committed to peace and the Founder of the Cop Colombia International, a social football club located in Usme, a vulnerable district of Bogota.
“When I was a child, I became the spokeperson of children affected by anti-personnel mines. I was nominated to several high distinctions such as the Youth Prize for Peace and Tolerance. During a trip to Norway, I met the President of the Norwegian Football Federation and discovered the Norway Cup; an international youth football tournament held in Oslo.”
“The story of COP Colombia and the story of our beneficiaries demonstrates that global efforts towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals will not be achieved without peace education programs and the meaningful participation of the youth. In the aftermath of a conflict, such as Colombia’s conflict, peace-oriented education and sport activities are essential to foster resilience and help young people to manage conflicts in a non-violent manner.”
Since December 2021, the #PeacemakersProject is implemented in 4 schools in Rwanda in partnership with AKWOS – the Organization of Kigali Women in Sports. Clementine Kagarama is a teacher and peace animator in Ape Rugunga School, in Kigali.
Thacien Uwagirinshuti is a teacher at Sainte Famille School, a primary and secondary school located in Kigali, Rwanda. He explains how children’s behavior can change thanks to the peace-through-sport sessions of the Peace and Sport Methodology.
Saeid Mollaei, escaped Iran after he was forced to withdraw to avoid any confrontation with Israeli athletes. Sagi Muki opened his heart to this incredible friendship. Both are meant to compete in Tokyo during the summer but in the end, friendship will win no matter what.
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