Your Stories behind the #WhiteCard
Mr Aiman Arafat
My wife and I went to visit family Dec 2019 for a couple of month, Covid 19 hit the world and the boarder between Gaza and Egypt was closed. Tennis is my passion, I played, Coached, Administered and volunteered for the sport that I love. I decided to help build a...
IV Forum for the Americas: Sport for development and peace
“Forum for the Americas: Sport for Development and Peace” in celebration of April 6th, to promote activities to commemorate this day.
Sports3.gr – Peace and Sport: Panagiotis Giannakis raises… White Card!
-Mr. Giannakis, how can sport contribute to the promotion of world peace through the values it promotes?I think it is probably the most ideal human expression which can really touch the whole world, regardless of the color, origin and name of everyone. And that’s...
Kelly Loufaki raises the White Card for the “Peace and Sport” movement, giving a message for world peace.
-Ms. Loufaki, can Sport contribute to the promotion of world peace through the values it promotes? - "I believe that Education and Sports are the most powerful weapons you can use to change the world. Through Sports, each of us can become the best version of...
Lefteris Petrounias raises “White Card” celebrating April 6
Lefteris, can sport contribute to the promotion of world peace through the values it promotes?"It can certainly contribute to the promotion of world peace, as it is the only moment on the planet where, when all the countries that are competing, in those moments, the...
Saeid and Sagi: The Impossible friendship
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...
Friba: the True Heroine
Sport can drive social change, community development and foster peace and understanding. The entire population was severely affected by the war and in particular the women and the youth. Women weren’t able to practise sports. However, the women and the youth always...
Romanian Olympic Academy celebrating April 6
The #whitecard challenge – Involved over 35 R.O.A. county branches who took part in this campaign. Over 100 photos were sent to R.O.A., and they were promoted on the Facebook pages of ROSC and R.O.A. More than 300 people of various ages were photographed with the...
MSCF IDSDP YOUTH SOCCER TOURNAMENT
n 11 April 2021, the Martisans Sports and Cultural Foundation (MSCF) in Ghana organized a mini soccer tournament to mark the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) at the Osu Salem Park, for youth within the community.The tournament aimed to...
Tolerance Peace & Sport Department Daniele Nardi
Sport Academy Europe create a Department "Daniele Nardi" famous alpinist died during the mission in the mountain NARGA PARGAT. He dedicate his life for develop human rights, peace and good example for the children and young generations.
Children’s football team “HTZ”. Ukraine, the city of Kharkov.
The football team at the warehouse of the KZ KDYUSSH "HTZ", 2009 the year of birth, under the name of coach Oleksandr Oleksandrovich Lisak, get to the #WhiteCard promotion for the cards! My voice is for peace in all light and peace on the...
Gymnastics
Tur mainta bo ta hanjami ta stretch i parti atardi bo ta hanjami ta praktika kosnan di turnen manera:cartweel,arabier kaats, handstand i hopi mas. Ami tin un amor pa turnen i e grupo . Danki kolorido gymnastics pa boso yudansa ku mi ta hopi nas leu di lokual mi...
Outdoor fencing training due to covid-19
Outdoor fencing training due to covid-190
Breaking down barriers through minigolf
In minigolf it doesn't matter who you are, where you come from, what age you are, if you are a man or a woman: it's you against yourself, looking for the perfect shot. Minigolf is a sport that can be at the same time a challenge with oneself and a means to unite...
NO MORE BARRIERS
I would like all people, especially those unsure of themselves, can try playing minigolf. It would be nice the creation of special days on which the best players teach the secrets of this sport to show that the barriers are in our heads and not in reality0
FODEDE in partnership with a female soccer team Earth Angels, Celebrates April6- Sport for Development and Peace with a launching of the #White Card campaign
Football to Develop Destitute (FODEDE), a local not for profit sports organization that seeks support for innovative and sustainable sports education and entrepreneur programs worldwide as a strategy for social change to provides youth with workplace competencies that...
CSED CELEBRATE IDSDP AT IDPS CAMP UHOGUA
The residents of IDPs Camp Uhogua joined other Nigerians and people all over the world to celebrate events marking 6 April as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The event which was held at the various playgrounds at the Camp was facilitated by...
IDSDP INVITATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT HELD IN BENIN CITY
As part of activities marking IDSDP (International Day of Sport for Development and Peace) an invitation chess tournament was recently held in Benin City (Nigeria). This event which was coordinated by Princess Omoyemwen Adeyinka-Afolabi was powered by three Nigerian...
Cyprus NOC Celebrations / 6 April
“Behind each #WhiteCard, there is a storyCyprus Olympian, Discus thrower Apostolos Parellis, and the staff members of the Cyprus Olympic Committee, participates at the International Peace and Sport Campaign at the Olympic House in Nicosia!!!They raise the #White Card...
Empowering girls in sports in this male dominant society
I have just completed my bachelor's in sport sciences so my aim is to establish a sports academy in my region.I wanna break the stereotypes in my society regarding gender discrimination in sports.
Creating a Federation from Nothing
Malta Sport For All (MSFA) is an multi-sport organization based in Birkirkara. The Organization is autonomous, independent and based on the principle of volunteering. It excludes any promotion of private interests and is not established for the scope of profit....
Springboarding Gymnastics’ growth in South Africa
Trampoline Gymnastics coach Offering Tlaka (RSA): “As much as it’s such a competitive environment at the end, the friendships that are built, it’s more than just the sport. It’s just about development, growth, and love. We’re all in it because we have this passion to...
Building Gymnastics toward success for Benin
Coach Innocent Yaka (BEN) was in his sixth year of school at the College of Avrankou in the department of Ouémé, Benin, when he discovered Gymnastics and embarked on a lifelong love affair with the sport. “Gymnastics allowed me to learn and be a recognised trainer...
My ambition? To see more engagement in Gymnastics in my country
Coach Darius Fields (BAR) shares his dream:“People would say they want the World Championships and Olympics. My ambition is less that and more to see more engagement in the sport in the country,” he said. “I love to see kids learn new skills. Every time they get a new...
H.E. Mrs. Marie-Louise Coleiro: Sport to sustain developpment
H.E. Mrs. Marie-Louise Coleiro is convinced that sport is one of the most important tool in order to sustain development, and bring peace between communities.
A WhiteCard for a better and fairer world
My name is Fanny, I am Communication officer at Peace and Sport since 2017. Every year, for the International Day of Sport for development and Peace, we conceive and design tools for people to get mobilized. This year, we wanted to enable people to give a strong and...
WKF Executive Committee supports White Card campaign
The members of Karate’s decision-making body raised their White Cards as a symbol of the positive power of sport for peace and social inclusion. The action was held Wednesday during the virtual meeting of the WKF Executive Committee. WKF President Antonio Espinós...
Mireya González – Handball and music
Handball has helped me to work on values such as effort and teamwork. He made me know defeat and victory and I have learned not to cling to them. Thanks to handball I have met some of the most important people in my life.0
Alaa Taneeb: Proud Female Football Player
I grew up with four brothers who introduced me to the beauty of football. My love for football started from my childhood, at the age of 6. I did not know my love for football would lead me to pursue a career in football since society portrays football as a male sport....
International day of sport
We have a development program in ice and inline hockey in iran for Youth players both men and women We are doing our best to develop peace and sports in Middle East Region with this development program specially Through youth girls and boys.0
Aya Habayeb: Believing in oneself
This is my story on how football proves nothing is impossible and that no obstacle stands in the way of dreams of fans in this game.My football ambitions started when I began to participate in school football tournaments and played with my brothers at home. When my...
Souad Alqam’s Journey: Women in Sports
“I see sports as a way of life and a form of self-discipline. Football is not only a game but a distinction towards self-confidence.”My journey towards sports started from a young age. I grew up in a family that loves sports. During my school years, I was part of the...
Álex Dujshebaev: handball and sports from the crib
All my life has been related to sports, it brings you many things, when it comes to making friends, having responsibilities, schedules, having a commitment. I believe that sport transmits fundamental values, healthy lifestyles, everything that has contributed a lot to...
Staffan de Mistura, former UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy to war zones: “I raise my #WhiteCard because I believe in the unifying power of peace-through-sport initiatives”
Many years ago, I was part of a magical moment that I will never forget and that is still giving me hope for the future. The Israeli-Palestinian football team was competing with a very popular italian team in a big stadium in Rome. Yasser Arafat was on one side and...
One world, one sport
Kickboxing has taught me to fight for one goal but above all it has shown me that when people from all over the world fight towards the same goal things go better. In my case I have met people from different countries and friends who have taught me how to support us...
Pyrros Dimas: Sport leads to a “way of life” filled with positive values!
I am a Champion for Peace at Peace and Sport, I share my story and raise my whitecard to celebrate sport values!
A importância de transmitir valores, ética, respeito pelo próximo, nas gerações.
Para além de ter sido atleta, sou arbitro internacional e treinador de kickboxing, tento sempre incutir o sentido de responsabilidade, disciplina, igualdade e respeito pelo próximo, a todos os atletas. Victor Nogueira
El Rol de los Clubes en Tiempo de Pandemia
En este conversatorio compartirán experiencias concretas de solidaridad en tiempos de pandemia y crisis. Será una oportunidad para hacer alianzas de cooperación. Con protocolo #covid19, donde impulsaremos la #whitecard2021
Sport as the tool to help others
I am a kickboxer at the norwegian national team in the coach team for the kickboxing programme in the Zaatari refugee camp.
#WHITECARD2021 #ARGENTINA
Estamos convencidos que si estos valores se replican en la ciudadanía, habrá paz y justicia para todxs. Club All Boys Solidario, Fundación Mayeutica y Acercando Naciones.0
Sports for all
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How Muay Thai changed my life
Sports help you through the all-day life. You can escape from the reality, or build a new one.
Gymnastick to empower boys, from Curaçao
I want to learn more about Gymnastick and grow in to. It's like a sports whit flexiblety, and to do my crazy jumps, over an over again. Is good to do flipping, but you have to now some rules. Because you can break something on your body. That's why better go to...
Tasha Mentasti: National Para Surfing Coach
Find Your Stoke is a registered non-profit company which provides in-ocean experiential learning, ocean-based therapeutic exercises and activities with an emphasis on Surf Therapy, nature, fitness, mindfulness and adaptive surfing skill development.Surf Therapy Fact...
Barbados Olympic Association’s Zumba IDSDP Celebration
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. will celebrate IDSDP this year with a Zumba event that will be broadcasted live on CBC TV 8, Zoom, Facebook and YouTube on Saturday, April 10 at 4 pm. Previously we observed the daythrough a fun day of sporting competition between...
Luis Felipe: How Taekwondo changed my life
For over 21 years, AJTKD has been helping children and youth overcome adversities and reach their full potential through Taekwondo. Our project was born within the community it was built for. As part of this community, we put our heart and soul in every action we take...
70 years Mediterranean Games
The year 2021 marks the 70th anniversary of the first Mediterranean Games, held way back in 1951 in Alexandria, Egypt.
Basketball to empower girls
They're 4 basketball courts in Ranerou in Senegal but no one never played basketball. Once, I brought a ball, some shirts and showed them how to play. I had 30 girls who played for the very first time of their life. That was 4 years ago, now they have a team and...
Golos Solidários
Celebramos o dia 6 de abril num reforço da importância do papel ativo social das instituições desportivas, no desenvolvimento e contributo social nas regiões onde estão inseridas.
Ytannia: Barbados Women In Sport
I raise this white card in solidity with those who continue to create real positive change by transforming sport to benefit women and girls.I raise this white card as a symbol to continue highlighting the stories of those who have been positively impacted by sport as...
Rahullah Sarwari: From the refugee to a proud citisen
I came as a refugee to Australia from Afghanistan in 2015.I started kickboxing to make my dreams true. In 2018 represented Australia at World kickboxing championship and I got the honor of holding Australian flag in opening ceremony, which makes me happy and...
Sports Schools for Development and Peace
In the framework of the EU funded Sport Opens School project, our students from Hungary, Romania, Italy & Portugal have realised a video to raise awareness on the IDSDP among their peers. On the flashing boards are the topics addressed by a brand-new PE module we...
GOALS Haiti – Empowerment and equality through the love of the game.
GOALS Haiti was founded with a grassroots mentality. Local communities would build long-lasting solutions based on the needs that they identified. Kids would have a dedicated program to play, learn and grow. Soccer would serve as a catalyst for change, and we would...
Peace and sport
"Child and Family Support Center " celebrates for #peaceandsport We are all together!
Sport makes me believe everything is possible
Last year when we decided to give even more power to the WhiteCard, came the simple idea of highlighting stories of positive change through sport and enable everyone to share their inspiring story and keep a concrete record of the positive power of sport. I am glad to...
Cyprus NOC Celebrations
The Cyprus National Olympic Committee Executive Board and staff members, participated at the International Peace and Sport Campaign! and raised the #Whitecard, which symbolizes the World Day for Peace and Friendship.
Alexis, as a rugbymen from Lyon i support the peace-through-sport movement !
8 years ago, I discovered rugby and values like self-confidence, respect, team spirit. Those values have been part of my life since this day and I am grateful to this sport for everything it has given me over the past 8 years.I am convinced that this sport is an...
Didier Drogba, Vice-President of Peace and Sport: “The universality of sport brings people together, regardless of ethnic origins, religions or political beliefs”
On October 8, 2005, in Khartoum, Ivory Coast qualified for the first time in its history in the FIFA World Cup. The victory came as civil war raged on and clashes between supporters of Laurent Gbagbo and Alassane Ouattara had left thousands of dead in the country....
The right moment is now: Rebeca Fernandes strengthening the female gender
The ultimate goal is to assist in removing barriers preventing women from participating in sport at all levels. The World Rafting Federation is supporting women empowerment and gender equality from athletes, to technicians, guides and administration. We are all...
Football For Social Impact
Using sport as a platform to connect and engage with girls and their local communities to promote their development 5 areas:Physical fitness/footballReproductive Health + RightsEducationLeadershipEarning potential/financial independenceEngaging the girl child0
Sport : a bridge for mutual understanding
In the framework of a Nautical Club activity, I introduced youngsters from French disadvantaged communities to sailing. The aim of this program was to allow them to have a first experience with the sea and to learn values such as order, respect to the rules, humility...
Judo For Peace and Social Inclusion
I believe in an inclusive society, which explores the full potential of individuals, through sport. I realized that sport builds bridges between cultures and carries universal values.I am currently working at the FFSA to give access to sport to people with mental...
If you want to be agile, Goalball
I am now a healthy young girl with a nice bodyAnd I have many athlete friends that I made while playing Goalball. I love this very much :)Healthy and fun; Goalball!0
loveLife Boy Child
The New loveLife Trust (loveLife) was formed in 1999 as a private public partnership between the South African Government, private sector and various non-government organisations. Over the years, the vision of the organisation has moved from HIV awareness, education...
Promoting Positive Social Attitudes and Health Behaviors through Sports
CFK’s Sports for Development project engages youth in team-based sports to teach teamwork, leadership, and equality. Youth also participate in workshops on sexual and reproductive health, WASH, and gender parity. Each team roster is ethnically diverse, promoting peace...
Unlock the Power of Volleyball in Conflict Zones
When you live in a place where the only thing you can think of is ‘how to survive?’ Sport is a way out from all the anxiety and stress. This little moment during the days, there is a short period where all sorrow makes space for playing, having fun, and...
Sport heals
exercising is very important for health
basketball
Basketbol hakkında bilgi verirsem; basketbol popüler bir takım oyunu ve elde tutulan topla oynanan bir spordur. Gerçekten çok eğlenceli ve zevkli bir spor. Hobi sahibi olmak istiyorsanız kesinlikle basketbol oynayın derim. Ekibinizle her zaman birlikte olabilir ve...
Playing sports gives pleasure
During these times when we stay at home, we are very sedentary and our bones are often painful all over, so we can do sports at home or at least exercise in our garden of our home and provide the necessary movement of our body
show your strength
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PingPongParkinson®️: Humanity Above Winning
PingPongParkinson®️ was established to improve PD symptoms through an engaging, novel, and fun rehabilitative method- table tennis or ping pong. Ping pong is a socially inclusive activity which provides a social support network, something that has also been shown to...
FIE Supports International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
The FIE encourages fencers worldwide to recognize and take part in this global celebration intended to foster dialogue, understanding, social inclusion and peace. CLICK HERE to see our full story.
benefit of sport
I am glad I have sports in my life
Football as a means of communication
I studied Sports Management at university because my life experiences showed me that sports has huge power to unite the world. In my university days, I got the opportunity to get involved with Eleven Campaign, which has the same goal as mine, to use sports as a tool...
Sport for Peace: for me and for others
I believe that everyone should have access to S4D research & materials to empower their initiatives, to bring wellbeing, peace, social inclusion, gender equity and work towards the SDGs in their communities!Today I raise the #WhiteCard to celebrate the positive...
Sport allows us to meet each other and exchange
Sport is a universal language that brings people together. Thanks to BMX, I discovered few countries and cultures. This is why I love sport
WKF Athletes Commission joins April 6 celebrations
Members of the group representing all the karatekas in the world are spearheading Karate’s participation in the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP).As a demonstration of these Karate Values, the Athletes’ Commission of the World Karate...
Christian Pilard: When a football club is a school of life.
My son proudly plays for All Black FC, which started out as a team to help refugees in Hong Kong. It has transformed into an intercultural team that gives a chance to ethnic minorities as well as refugees. My goal is to help the club grow up and reach its dreams.
Russell Pilard: Playing for an intercultural team in Hong Kong
I am a player for All Black FC, which started out as a team to help refugees in Hong Kong. It has transformed into an intercultural team that gives a chance to ethnic minorities as well as refugees.
ΚΔΑΠ Kids Athletics: Κίνητρό μας; Η αγάπη μας για τα παιδιά και η εξέλιξή τους μέσω του αθλητισμού.
Το κίνητρο μας ήταν να υπάρξει ένας χώρος δημιουργικής απασχόλησης, δημιουργικού παιχνιδιού, ένας χώρος ελεύθερης διακίνησης και έκφρασης ιδεών, ένας χώρος γυμναστικής μόνο για παιδιά!Ένας χώρος βγαλμένος μέσα από την δική μας ανάγκη να έχουν τα παιδιά μας αυτό που...
Using Social Media to Empower Women in Running
In Instagram I've come across many sexist comments. Men that only focus on body and looks instead of sport achievements. I want to drive a change in perspective: show that women are strong by helping fellow female athletes showcase that they are amazing in what they...
Pakistani ju-jitsu medalists
On April 6, Pakistani ju jitsu athletes hold the #WhiteCard to join the movement of Peace and Sport on the International Day of Sport and Peace. This movement has united the world under the umbrella of sports leading to a peaceful world.
Karate as an instrument for the all-round development of each person
My goal is to promote karate among children and adults regardless of their age, social status, physical abilities and place of residence with #Whitecard.It is important to find a sport that will help you get distracted from everyday life, balance your resources,...
Fencing encourages boys and girls all over the world!
Hi! I am Emmelia and i am 6 years old. Through the sport of fencing I learned to be decisive, to think carefully about my moves and to enjoy training. I feel strong and I learned to respect the opponent and especially myself. It is fun to win but also to lose! Because...
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco: My experience within the Olympic village, place of gathering and intercultural exchanges
“My experience in the Olympic Village during the Olympic Winter Games allowed me to meet athletes from other cultures and forge relationships on an equal footing. This learning has always been with me and has contributed to my understanding of the world as Head of State. On the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, I am raising my #WhiteCard to promote the universal values of sport “.
How fencing has positively affected my life
My name is Dimitrios Mitsios-Antonakos, I am from Greece and I am 27 years old. I am a fencing athlete and coach.
Tirill: Sport as the tool to help others
Tirill Nanett from the Norwegian national Team and a part of the Zaatari coaching team:Kickboxing is an arena where I can express myself as a complete human being physically, mentally and spiritually.Some of the most meaningful moments in kickboxing were when I have...
WAKO President:Positive aspects of sport
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on 6 April is a day to focus on having and wanting a better world where we understand each other, we appreciate each other and we are tolerant and more understanding of the wonderful opportunities our different...
Building a Champion.
Life will never be the same, I cannot fall back to someone weak, because strength and certainty have been instilled into my mindset through hours and hours of working on my craft.I am proud of what I am, even if I am far from complete in any way, my life has become an...
MAGKANOUDAKI DIMITRA OLY. sport shapes the personality of young people
My name is Dimitra Magkanoudaki.I started fencing in 1990 and stopped in 2008 . I participated in the 2004 Olympic Games where they took place in my country Greece, where with my team we won the 8th place in epee. Now I am a coach for young children and my purpose is...
From the pool to the world
THEOFILOU KONSTANTIA FENCING COACH
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Sport to include all
I always believed in the values of sport. For me it is more than professionalism, fame, and what you can see on all devices nowadays. The sport has a deep soul that comes from Olympism. Values such as respect, inclusion, hard work, teamwork, and much more. Things...
SPORTS TO UNITE THE WORLD AND PROMOTE PEACE / ARIS CHIOTELIS
Fencing and education are my priorities. I am only 11 years old but I hope I will always be able to combine school and university in the future, with my passion for fencing. For me, it's not just a sport, it's a way of life!
Nicolas Messner: Through Judo for Peace, I saw the world changing
Judo for Peace is an initiative of International Judo Federation. In 2015, we initiated a programme in Kilis within the refugee camp nearby. Throughout the year, the programme grew and reached new levels. Now that the camp is closed, we are still working with refugees...
sport : a springboard for life
Because sport is a unique and amazing tool for inclusion, Up sport ! made this its credo. Within the charity, we offer sport activities to help fragile people to rebuild self-confidence, strength, social inclusion, emancipation and finally peace.
Ilham: swimming to empower girls
I want to spread awareness through campaigns, and for a law to be passed, making the physical education for girls in non-prestigious schools obligatory. Sports require efficient facilities, which Pakistan lacks. So, investing in the development of facilities must be...
We are all in the same boat: Nikita Juravlev and the passion for rafting
The passion that river people share leads to an incredible intercultural understanding. Rafting guides, technicians and athletes, with the support of the World Rafting Federation, learn to cooperate and look forward, with the aim to transform the differences into...
Thanasis Delenikas: As a coach my priority is to teach values!
I am a Fencing coach in Sabre from Greece. I currently train the qualified elite athete, Dora Goudoura to participate in the 2020-1 Olympic Games in Tokyo! As a coach my priority is to first pass the values of sport to the athletes!
Osvaldo Snake Rangel: Muaythai
Cuando conocí el Muaythai en ese tiempo lo practicábamos mas hombres, pocas mujeres y personas con capacidades diferentes desde ese tiempo hasta la fecha quise cambiar esa ideología y hoy apoyo la equidad de genero e inclusión social ya que eso te ayuda...