Peace and Sport

The organization states that it works with local project leaders (governments, NGOs, National Olympic Committees, and sports federations) in areas affected by extreme poverty, the consequences of conflicts, and an absence of social cohesion.

[5] As of 2018, Peace and Sport states that it actively runs four programs in three locations: the African Great Lakes region, Za'atari Refugee Camp in Jordan and France.

[12] The club is described as providing a framework for the champions to act and advocate for sports projects that promote peace and social and human development.

[15] Since 2017, Peace and Sport has organized a biennial regional forum to highlight local peace-through-sport initiatives.

On 23 August 2013, the UN General Assembly declared April 6 as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP).

[17] This day is commemorated globally each year by international, regional, and national sport and development organizations.

In 2018, during the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, Peace and Sport and the IIHF brought together the joint North–South Korea women's hockey team for a photo.

[19] In 2015, the first UNFP (French National Union of Professional Soccer) / Peace and Sport trophy was awarded to the campaign "Soyons fiers de nos différences" (Be proud of our differences).

Champions for Peace during the Peace and Sport International Forum in 2017
Didier Drogba during the Peace and Sport International Forum in 2017