2024 PeacePlayers Impact Report FINAL-2 - Flipbook - Page 40
2024 ACHIEVEMENTS
Were one of the only non-pro昀椀ts to maintain face-to-face
encounters between Israelis and Palestinians throughout
the year, despite the tense, traumatic and violent
atmosphere in our region.
Continued to safely hold regular activities in the West
Bank, and even launched two new teams there, despite the
ongoing violence and restrictions on movement.
Staff actively engaged in Monitoring & Evaluation meetings
to strengthen impact measurement and learning.
Secured new donors, including the Jewish Federation of San
Francisco and the Nathan & Lillian Weinberg Foundation
(multi-year gift).
IMPACT IN NUMBERS
The Palestinian-Israeli integrated All-Stars teams competed
in the of昀椀cial Israeli league for the 14th consecutive year,
persevering despite the hostile atmosphere that has existed
since October 7 — players experiencing harassment, teams
canceling on them, and even being forced to forfeit games
due to safety concerns.
2024 impact assessments proved that even in a time of war,
Israeli and Palestinian youth are forging brave friendships,
gaining more positive attitudes; and acquiring the ability
to take what they learned off the court and into their
communities:
74% of youth leaders reported making a friend from the
other side of the con昀氀ict;
Successfully held a three-day Leadership Retreat despite the
challenging climate.
Organized large-scale Peace League events and a summer
camp that engaged hundreds of unaffiliated youth from
around the country, expanding our influence.
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75% of alumni reported gaining access to resources and
skills that signi昀椀cantly added to their capacity as leaders and
change agents;
68% of participants indicated positive attitudes towards
members of the “other side”;
OVER 50% of PeacePlayers participants didn't stop at
attitude change - they bravely took direct actions to mitigate
con昀氀ict in their communities!
