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Fostering Peace Through Sport in Lebanon

by Anera

January 9, 2024

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Peace Through Sport is more than a sports project; it’s a transformative initiative launched in 2021. Focused on empowering young leaders, teaching life skills, and fostering connections, it’s about more than just competition. With teamwork, communication, and leadership training, young minds learn the art of collaboration. Since 2021, Peace Through Sport has impacted 423 young people in 8 rounds, and they’ve paid it forward, positively affecting over 5,000 lives through their initiatives.

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