PeacePlayers 2023 Impact Report 5 18 (5) - Flipbook - Page 23
SDG #5 IN ACTION
PEACEPLAYERS LOS ANGELES GIRLS’ LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SPACE
FOR GIRLS AND NON-BINARY IDENTIFYING YOUTH
PeacePlayers United States intentionally creates a space where youth of
all genders and orientations can feel safe and accepted. PeacePlayers Los
Angeles’ Girls Leadership Development Program (LDP) creates a gender
affirming space, where the team is intentional about sharing pronouns and
helps normalize topics related to the development of girls and their bodies.
On one occasion, PeacePlayers helped the girls choose new sports bras to
increase their comfort and mobility on and off the court. All PeacePlayers Los
Angeles staff identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community and have created a
safe and inclusive community where girls feel comfortable asking questions
and sharing their stories.
