Sports for Social Impact podcast: Building Peaceful and Thriving Communities Through Sport (with PeacePlayers International)

Jamie Asante-Asare is the co-executive director of peace players international. Her journey towards fostering peace through sport began long before her involvement with PeacePlayers. Her collegiate experience laid the foundation for her passion for sports and its potential for positive change.

Following her collegiate career, Jamie delved into the realm of peacebuilding, joining PeacePlayers as an International Fellow in the Middle East in December of 2012. Since then, her unwavering commitment and dedication have propelled her through various positions within the organization, each contributing to her growth and impact. Transitioning from a Fellow to a Project Manager in the Middle East, Jamie spearheaded initiatives in collaboration with USAID, a crucial partner in PeacePlayers’ mission. Her leadership and strategic vision facilitated the successful execution of projects aimed at fostering peace and understanding through sport.

PeacePlayers International offers basketball programming, peace education, and leadership development. Through our programming, we transform the lives of youth living in communities affected by conflict and inequity. As a result, youth become equipped to influence lasting change in their communities.

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About Sports for Social Impact

Sports for Social Impact explores the power that sport has to create a positive impact in society. Sport for development & peace is a versatile tool that can be used to tackle many social, environmental & economic challenges such as the Sustainable Development Goals. The hope is that these conversations and ideas will help achieve the maximum benefit of sport in our society. Hosted by David Thibodeau.