La International Day of Sport for Development and Peace was celebrated on Monday, April 6. On this occasion, the President of Peace and Sport, Joël Bouzou, was keen to reiterate that peace " is built every day in schools and on sports fields He laments that 273 million children worldwide are not in school, which represents a challenge for peace ": " When access to education and structured activities is disrupted, what is lost is not only knowledge, but also the very foundations of peaceful coexistence. »
Peace and Sport recently launched the global #WhiteCard campaignwhich encourages sharing a white card on social media, to highlight the essential role of sport as a lever for peace, inclusion and development, particularly for younger generations. The #WhiteCard is not just a symbolic gesture: it's a commitment we share with the world. Every share helps spread a message of peace and inclusion, and shows that sport can unite and inspire. " commented Didier Drogba, Vice-President of Peace and Sport.
« Peace begins with education, insists Joël Bouzou. When used intentionally as an educational tool, sport is indistinguishable from education.It becomes a practical and vibrant classroom where values are experienced, not just taught. Through sport, children learn to respect rules, respect others, manage their emotions, and work towards common goals. »
