From ancient Olympic games to ping pong diplomacy between the US and China in the 1970s, sports have long been recognized as method to build respect and peace across communities and nations. With expertise ranging from hosting soccer tournaments that bring together disparate Bol Island youth in
Shagra, a small village located just north of El Fasher, North Darfur, is known for its high quality agricultural products, rich soil, and underground water reservoir. Despite this abundance, many women in this part of Darfur have experienced increased economic and social burdens as a result of the
On International Women’s Day and every day, DT Global celebrates the innovation, leadership, and impact of women and women-owned businesses around the world. In Afmadow District, a poor economy, lack of economic opportunities, reoccurring droughts, and high unemployment rates among
Heidi Silvey is a leader in stabilization, transition, countering violent extremism, and rule of law programming with more than 17 years of experience in conflict, post-conflict, and emergency settings. She has worked on programs in across the Middle East, North and West Africa, Eastern Europe, and the
Persons with disabilities often face a myriad of challenges—from societal discrimination to limited employment opportunities. Each year, the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities focuses on the empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities for equitable and sustainable development.
Organized by the Alliance for Peacebuilding, in partnership with the United States Institute for Peace, PeaceCon 2019 brought together peacebuilders from around the world to discuss challenges, innovative practices, and how to impact policy in the peacebuilding field. Here, DT Global’s Brianna Isaacs,