2021 PeacePlayers Impact Report 3-9 - Flipbook - Page 38
2021 IMPACT REPORT
The Sport and Peace Innovation Network
With a seed investment from the Laureus Sports for Good Foundation, PeacePlayers
created a second global initiative, the Sport and Peace Innovation Network (SPIN) in
order to share the methods and resources we have developed using sports to bridge
divides and cultivate leaders in diverse cultures and contexts around the world.
An Update from Our SPIN Partner in Rwanda
PeacePlayers is entering the fourth year of our partnership with Ubumwe Sports Initiative
(USI), in Rwanda. During that time, USI has scaled their impact exponentially, growing into new
communities. Even amidst unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19, the youth, coaches,
staff and support system at USI has shown resilience and grace as they consistently show
up for each other and their communities. Here are some of the highlights from this past year:
USI grew from engaging four communities
to seven, engaging with an additional
450 participants.
USI hosted their first in-person camp
since 2019, which included over 800
participants and 40 coaches across
seven provinces in Rwanda.
USI established a long-term partnership
with FERWABA, the governing basketball
body in Rwanda.
USI established a partnership with Friends
Peace House, a local organization focused on
conflict transformation and peacebuilding.
CLAUDE NSHIMIYIMANA
Head of Programs. Claude has been instrumental
in the development of USI's program since 2011.
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