PeacePlayers - Northern Ireland

Another 'Thank You' to everyone at Peace and Sport for the nomination in the ‘Peace Education Through Sport’ category at this year’s #peaceandsportawards #peaceplayersni #SportForPeace #TogetherForChange

We want to give a massive 'THANK YOU' to everyone who made our annual Jingle Ball Tournament an incredible day🏀 We had so much fun throughout the day playing basketball, singing, dancing, cheering, chanting, connecting, showing sportsmanship and much more 🙌 We had a wide range of people who helped pull the day together, kept everything running safely and smoothly, and kept energy and spirits high throughout the day. We truly could not have made it happen without all of your help, commitment and enthusiasm! So, to the PEC, St John's Ambulance, our Participants, Parents, Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Volunteers, Staff, Board Members, Funders, Supporters, Guests, our Photographer & Videographer and more… THANK YOU! Let's spam the comments with '🙌' to show our appreciation Pictures of the day to come soon… 🌍🤝🏀

It's that time of year again ❄️ The Polar Plunge brings supporters of PeacePlayers - Northern Ireland together to dive into the Irish Sea during the Christmas break. This year our brave staff and supporters will be taking on the Polar Plunge #Freeze4Peace challenge on the 28th of December and we want you to join us!!! Over the past number of years, brave souls have taken to the icy waters of the Irish Sea. This year, on our 9th annual #Freeze4Peace challenge, we're hoping you will join us, support us and give, to help us reach our goal of £1,500 With your support, PeacePlayers Northern Ireland can continue its work in becoming more sustainable in our effort to create safe spaces for young leaders to form friendships and become advocates for peace and justice in our community. How can you get involved? There are three options: 1 - Register and join us - https://lnkd.in/e_WB536N 2 - Support by giving - https://lnkd.in/etV-EXZH 3 - Encourage your friends to give and share this post! Guidelines for those interested in or wish to get involved in the #Freeze4Peace Challenge can be found at the registration link above!

Today our staff team celebrated a great term with a little holiday magic! 🎄✨

We at PeacePlayers Northern Ireland were deeply honoured to have been nominated for the prestigious ‘Peace Education Through Sport’ award at this year’s #peaceandsportawards Peace and Sport A huge ‘thank you’ to the organisers, our incredible team, and every participant who makes PeacePlayers Northern Ireland a community using sport to unite, educate and inspire Congratulations to the deserving winners of this category, Independiente del Valle and their 'Latidos del valle Latidos del Valle' initiative, for their remarkable work in fostering peace through education and sport We also want to recognise our fellow nominee, Pour le Sourire d'un Enfant for their inspiring initiatives. Together, we are all champions of peace! A big shoutout to the other award winners for their outstanding contributions: Empowerment through Sport - Lighthouse Relief Coalitions for Peace through Sport - FIA – Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Diplomatic Action of the Year - WINDS OF CHANGE Cyprus Let’s continue using the power of sport to bridge divides and build a more peaceful world one game, one player, and one community at a time. #peaceplayersni #SportForPeace #TogetherForChange

Yesterday, National Lottery Promotions Unit celebrated their 30th Birthday! PeacePlayers Northern Ireland would like to thank everyone at The National Lottery for their support over the years and National Lottery players who have contributed to supporting our work! #ThanksToYou #NationalLottery30

Last night, we were thrilled to collaborate with the US Consulate to host the American Business Celebration Dinner at Belfast’s historic Riddel Hall, in partnership with Queen's University Belfast Chief Executives' Club supported by Arthur Cox NI and Invest Northern Ireland. This event was more than a dinner – it was a powerful testament to the shared economic, social, and cultural bonds between Northern Ireland and the United States. We were joined by US Special Envoy for Economic Affairs Dr Joe Kennedy III who has advocated and helped enrich and strengthen the importance of those bonds and transatlantic partnerships. Thank you to all our collaborators, speakers and panelists that joined us for this fantastic celebration. Clare Guinness CDir | Gavin Annon | Jim Fitzpatrick | Dr Len O ‘Hagan | Joe Kennedy III | Jim Fitzpatrick | Lynsey Mallon | Anne Beggs | Dr Stephen McKeown | Jillian Beggs | Courtney Panik | Claire Murray | Gareth Harper | Ian McElhinney | Donna Taggart | Dr Ryan Feeney | James Applegate

We’re proud to announce our nomination for the Peace and Sport Awards 2024 in the 'Peace Education through Sport' category! It’s an honour for our team to see our commitment to peace and inclusion through sport recognised on an international stage. At PeacePlayers Northern Ireland we strive to use sport, in particular the game of basketball, to create opportunities for young leaders to promote respect and mutual understanding between the historically divided community of Northern Ireland, and this nomination inspires us to keep pushing forward. Thank you to Peace and Sport for this recognition—we look forward to the Forum taking place on December 2nd and 3rd! #PeaceAndSportAwards #PSIF2024 #SpeakYourPeace #BePartofWhatMatters

On World Mental Health Day, PeacePlayers Northern Ireland is highlighting the importance of mental health in the workplace. This year’s theme, ‘Workplace Mental Health,’ reminds us how vital it is to support mental well-being not only for individuals but for the overall strength of our organisations and communities. With many of us spending much of our time at work—whether in the community, office, home or elsewhere—creating a positive environment matters. At PeacePlayers Northern Ireland, one of our seven Culture Statements is, 'We value and look after our staff.' We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritises mental health, ensuring a healthy and supportive space for everyone in our network. #WorldMentalHealthDay #WorkplaceMentalHealth #PeacePlayers #MentalHealthMatters

SHARED AGENDA FOR PEACE PROJECT LAUNCHED IN KILKEEL The project will support 240 local youth groups, 432 volunteers and workers, and 5,280 young people aged 11 to 25 years. It is aimed at encouraging and facilitating those from diverse community backgrounds to co-operate and collaborate in non-formal shared education programming that supports new and sustainable relationships while building cross-community, cross-border good relations. Shared Agenda for Peace is a youth work partnership between seven organisations from Northern Ireland and Ireland, including lead partner YouthAction Northern Ireland, The Bytes Project, The Corrymeela Community, Fighting Words Northern Ireland, YOUTH LINK NI, Youth Work Ireland, and Youth Work Ireland. It also includes four associate partners - Community Dialogue, Integrated Education Fund, YouthBank International and PeacePlayers - Northern Ireland.