Your Stories behind the #WhiteCard
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. We will once again be supporting this important initiative at the 2022 Junior and Cadet Fencing World...
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...
Dimitris Kazaglis:Wheelchair Fencing for all !
Fencing is a kind of medicine that can cure many kinds of afflictions ! Wheelchair fencing is my example! I empower people to exercise, compete and achieve their personal goals ! Equity and Inclusion are very important for us! So #whitecard for inclusion, equity and...
Melissa: Sport is a universal language and a human right!
During my International Relations academic education, I was very passionate to study foreign languages and learn about human rights protection.When I integrated the Peace and Sport team, I discovered how sport combines these two passions!
We grow together: Nicole Plagemann paddling in a mix team
The World Rafting Federation introduced the mix teams format to promote gender equality, through the dynamic and strategic RX discipline: 2 women and 2 men choose their position on the raft depending on the specific abilities of the team; rafting requires...
Benjamin Boukpeti : Social Engagement for the youngster.
Sport has allowed me to meet many people, exchange ideas, and be the person I am today.#whitecard; #peaceandsport; #CFP;
We grow together: Nicole Plagemann paddling in a mix team
The World Rafting Federation introduced the mix teams format to promote gender equality, through the dynamic and strategic RX discipline: 2 women and 2 men choose their position on the raft depending on the specific abilities of the team; rafting requires...
“INSPIRE” – INspiration Sportmanship Pride Individual Responsibility Respect Express Yourself
Erasmus+ Inspire involves 5 European partners guided by the I.C. Aldo Moro School and EDUlab from Naples. Target group are students some of whom coming from disadvantaged areas. Its main objective is to promote Olympic values and build healthy relationships between...
Panathenaic Stadium illuminates sports
The Hellenic Olympic Committee renewed the lighting system at Panathenaic Stadium
Ferdinando: sport has always been with me
I am a former tennis coach and Peace and Sport Coordinator. Sport has always been with me, teaching me passion and other values such as respect, self-control, determination and many others that permitted me to grow as an individual. I eventually coached kids for 2...
Niklas: together for each other
Kickboxing is a great way to build an intercultural team.
Athletes raise #WhiteCard to fight abusing
Safe sport is respect, justice and the absence of any intentional abusing. However, some athletes are unable to enjoy safe sport because of mental or physical abuse. We want to notice and help those in need! #Märka(#notice) campaign introduces contact numbers where to...
VOULA ZYGOURI – OLYMPIAN GREECE – PEACE AND SPORT
My storyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYsDdSTKRF8 Curriculum vitae – BiographyEmail: voulazy@gmail.comWeb side: https://voulazygouri.gr/Sports distinctionsOlympic Games: 4th in 2004 in the category of 63 kg (LF)World Championships: 6th in 2003 in the category of 63...
OLYMPIC MEDALIST ∣SOFIA PAPADOPOULOU ∣SAILING ∣BEIJING 2008
Sofia Papadopoulou OLY as an active athlete of Nautical Club of Tzitzifies Kallithea support the values of Peace through her sport- Sailing. She is a volunteer Member of the World Sailing Federation and contribute to the Youth Empowerment in sailing. #whitecard
HELLENIC CANOE KAYAK – SUP-SURFING FEDERATION
Many athletes of the Hellenic Canoe Kayak - Sup - Surfing Federation participate in a video for the White Card Campaign 2021. They give a strong message to the World that the participation in any kind of sports is the first step to the long way of finding peace in our...
Zisis: Wushu Kung Fu Inclusion
Flame Wushu Team's inclusive and integrative character is innovative, since it applies in training children and adults of all ages, able-bodied or disabled, with kinetic disabilities, neuro-developmental disorders and also competing, alongside able-bodied athletes in...
Le Roller De Efoe
Afrique Roller Tour est une initiative de Association Togolaise de roller qui fera un tour de l’Afrique pour faire le Roller qui est Sport vraiment méconnu dans les pays Africains afin d’encourager les tout petit et la jeunesse à s’y intéresse après celui du Togo...
Champion for Peace Fode Ndao: My goal is to use sport as a tool for dialogue and social cohesion
“I am committed to contributing to the initiatives of sports diplomacy and field programmes, especially in Africa, with the essential support of the 100 ‘Champions for Peace’ to promote sport as a tool for dialogue as well as to achieve the objectives of peace,” said...
Always moving forward: Para-Rafting for Massimiliano Giandinoto
Rafting as a team sport is a tool for social inclusion. Para-Rafting teams display the combination of 2 normo and 2 para athletes: they chose the positions on the raft depending on the complementary abilities of every teammate who therefore discovers her/his potential...
HELLENIC OLYMPIC WINNERS ASSOCIATION
Hellenic Olympic Winners Association create a video for promoting the message of Peace through sports.Olympic Athletes rise up a white card!Each person wrote a personal message to support the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace organised by Peace and...
My motivation
How the muaythai community assisted my rehabilitation through and already challenging time.
Serge Betsen Academy: from girls to empowered women through rugby
Serge Betsen Academy (SBA) is an organisation created by Serge Betsen in 2004. For 17 years, SBA has helped more than 7,000 disadvantaged children mostly in Cameroon but also in Mali since 2020. They use rugby to support their development and to offer a route to...
Taekwondo for all
More than 30 people with disabilities have trained Taekwondo with me (@TaekwondoAdaptadoColombia) through online classes since August 2020. In fact, I have students connected at more than 800 km away from my city. My aim is to show that Taekwondo is and should be for...
Asociación de Judo Inclusivo de la República Dominicana promoviendo el Arte con Tema El Judo.
Judo Inclusivo es una propuesta temática para promover la práctica justa en este disciplinado deporte. Fundamentado en el Foro Social Mundial del Alto Comisionado de Los Derechos Humanos celebrado en el 2018 sobre las Posibilidades de utilizar el deporte y el ideal...
Ariadni Naskari, Fencing athlete
Stepping onto the strip is always exciting. There is a rush of energy, before every game, that puts me into that ultra-sharp mindset that I love being in.
Andreas Douvis: Being a referee I apply equality among all athletes!
My name is Andreas Douvis and I am an International FIE referee from Greece in all three weapons, foil, eppe and sabre. I participated in the Youth Olympic Games 2018 Buenos Aires and will be in the Olympic Games in TOKYO 2020-1.
Iris Vlachoutsicos: Sport is an endless beautiful adventure!
How SPORT MANAGEMENT can create PEACE!
ice and inline hockey in iran
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.We made this jerseys for...
Dora Goudoura : Fencing passed me values without realizing it!
I am Dora Goudoura, Fencing Champion of Greece, recently qualified to participate in the 2020-1 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Paola Virginia Gigliotti Honorary Member of the International Sport Climbing Federation, in charge for Human and Social programs
April 6th and the WhiteCard offer me an educational opportunity, first of all celebrating the idea of sport as a mean of cooperation and union, and moreover promoting multi-cultural events and initiatives throughout the year. So here I am, behind my White Card!By the...
Sport has helped me to bring smiles on the faces of young girls and boys
I am a Sports for Development and Peace practitioner and researcher from Pakistan. I lead Kafka Welfare Organization as an Executive Director here we use sports as a social tool to engage isolated young people. Otherwise, they would go to the negative side.
Sindh Darts Association
Darts activities
AS DONSA : Gender Equity through Kayaking
Comlan Simedo, passionate about water sports, I participated in Benjamin Boukpeti's AMADONSA camp, which allowed me to acquire many skills to now manage my rowing-kayak club and to pass on to the youngest Togolese. #amadonsa; #benjaminboukpeti; #whitecard;...
Abdulrahman Jado: “The Live Together Program is a wonderful program that creates happiness and hope for both coaches and kids.”
Abdulrahman, 37, used to be a farmer in his home country, Syria. Due the war he and his family had to flee Syria and ended up living in Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan. Abdulrahman, also called Jado, is a father of six children and three of them are training regularly...
Noor Alhoda Aldaleh: “By treating the kids as human being, listening to them and working with them, they strengthen their self-esteem”.
Noor, 24 years old comes from Daraa city in Syria. She studied until high school and since 2014 she has been involved in many sport activities in the camp.She followed the football coach seminar of the UEFA Foundation, worked with La Liga Foundation for the...
Ali Hussein Alkhaidi: “The support of a Champion for Peace was critical for my improvements”
Ali, 28, comes from Daraa, a city in the southwest of Syria. Ali arrived in Zaatari Camp in 2013 with his family. He studied Civil Engineering in Damascus. He was interested in Kickboxing even before the project started. He used YouTube videos to learn the techniques....
Nasren Almajaresh: “the International Federations are key elements of the success of the ‘Live Together’ Program
Nasren, is 36 years old and comes from Daraa city. She studied until High School in Syria. Since her arrival in the camp she successively worked as a football coach with UEFA Foundation, fitness coach with Blumont before joining the Live Together Program as a Self...
Oday Al-Khozai: “I am proud to work as a coordinator of the Peace and Sport’s Live Together Program”
Oday Al-Khozai, is 27 years old and comes from the city of Jerash in Jordan. He graduated from the University of Jordan with a specialization in Sport and Physical Education. Beside his studies, he played in the Jordanian Table Tennis National Team for several years....
South Africa: Township / Social Club by Jean-Jérôme PERRIN-MORTIER
Olympic Games 2008! We are in South Africa in one of Bethlehem's biggest townships, and we shared our last couple of hours with the kids from the Club that we created a few years ago....
Muhammad Khalid Mahmood, Secretary General, Pakistan Olympic Association
On April6 the International Sport community will once again celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP). Established by the United Nations General Assembly and the International Olympic Committee, April6 recognizes the role that sport...
Joël Bouzou, President and Founder of Peace and Sport: “Sport breaks down inherited prejudices and creates lasting bonds of friendship between individuals and peoples.”
From the age of 17, I took part in Franco-German sports exchanges, which have profoundly changed me. The two world wars had bruised many people in their bodies and hearts, and people still bore the scars of war. Thus, my two grandfathers continued to maintain a form...
Aminata TRAORE SY – Sport for Development and Youth Empowerment in Mali
Association pour la Promotion de la Jeunesse et des Sports was created in 2017 by Aminata TRAORE SY, Taekwondo African Champion.APJS wishes to reach the UN SDGs and sustainable peace through sport.
Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), President Pakistan Olympic Association/ Noc Pakistan
On April6 the International Sport community will once again celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP). Established by the United Nations General Assembly and the International Olympic Committee, April6 recognizes the role that sport...
Tolerance in Sport & Sport Media Building Bridges of Understanding and Acceptance
Sport Academy Europe in Co-partnership with Unifunvic Brazil, ANUIES Mexico and WFCA Federacion Mundial Club UNESCO will organize the special Webinar in Tolerance in Sport & Sport Media Building Bridges of Understanding and Acceptance
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...