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— UNSDG: GOOD HEALTH & WELLBEING —
SDG #3
GOOD HEALTH
& WELLBEING
What this means at PeacePlayers:
Improved physical and mental health through a combination of
sustained athletic activity and positive personal connections.
IMPACT:
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Young people who play sports have been found to have better physical health, higher
self-esteem, be less likely to experience depression or anxiety and enjoy an overall greater
quality of life.
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PeacePlayers couples the built-in power of sport with empowering mentorship and life
skills learning.
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Recent external evaluations, conducted by Dr. Ruth Ditlmann and Dr. Neijla Asimovic,
found that the longer youth are involved in PeacePlayers, the more empowered and less
anxious they become.
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