Entr solution presentation
- 1. Intercultural Conflict in Hawaii Breanna Rogers
- 2. “Hawaii is known for its ‘rainbow of cultures,’ but there are deep- seated ethnic and racial tensions between the island’s white community and native Hawaiians.”
- 3. Peace Players International • MISSION Uniting communities in conflict through sport • VISION Individual and communal connections creating a more peaceful world “We focus on uniting communities from opposite sides of religious, ethnic and cultural divides to develop mutual respect through the power of sport.” Middle East Northern Ireland South Africa
- 4. Social Innovation a unique approach to conflict resolution “At PeacePlayers, we use the power of sport to unite, educate and inspire young people to create a more peaceful world. We bridge divides between people through the game of basketball and we develop young leaders who help to change perceptions.”
- 7. IMPACT SINCE 2005 2,000 COACHES TRAINED 260 PARTNER SCHOOLS & NONPROFITS 75,000 YOUTH IMPACTED 91% OF PARTICIPANTS IN PEACEPLAYERS NORTHERN IRELAND SAID THEY HAD INTERACTED WITH SOMEONE FROM A DIFFERENT BACKGROUND FOR THE FIRST TIME THROUGH THE PROGRAM 96% OF OUR ISRAELI AND PALESTINIAN PARTICIPANTS NOW HOLD POSITIVE ATTITUDES Peace Players uses a monitoring and evaluation method as well as a multi- year randomized control trial study examining the impact of the program among participants. Measuring Social Impact
- 8. Intercultural Interaction via Virtual Reality People from different cultures around the World can participate in PeacePlayers activities and programs through Virtual Reality- working toward the same vision Of individual and communal connection to achieve intercultural understanding and a more peaceful world, without any geographical boundaries or limits.