The first award ceremony of the Jacques Rogge Prize took place last week at Ghent City Hall. It rewarded the organization “Generations For Peace”, founded in 2007 and chaired by Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan. The jury, which included among its members the president of the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee (BOIC), Jean-Michel Saive, and Countess Anne Rogge, chose Generations for Peace for " his incarnation of values of integrity, commitment and determination for the benefit of youth, education, inclusion and peace through sport ».
« Generations For Peace was founded on the deep conviction that sport transcends competition and is a powerful tool for positive change. For nearly two decades, we have had a lasting impact on the lives of more than 1,4 million people in 52 countriesWe remain committed to continuing this humanitarian endeavor, which reflects the tremendous potential of sport to serve communities far beyond the podium. “,” Prince Feisal reacted after receiving the award. Generations for Peace claims to have trained more than 30.000 young people worldwide since 2007, which has helped to promote the sharing of experience and multiply its impact.
