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The African Union Peace Fund is working with Football for Peace (FFP) to promote peace and development in Africa. This partnership utilizes football to foster peace, promote social unity, and engage young people across the continent.
Here are the main points of the partnership:
– Mobilizing sports ambassadors and public figures to advocate for peace.
– Building partnerships with different groups to support sports diplomacy.
– Running public awareness campaigns that link football to peacebuilding.
– Creating grassroots projects that use football in development efforts.
– Working together to raise funds for these programs.
The partnership was announced at a ceremony in London on May 7, 2025, with prominent figures from sports and politics in attendance.
This initiative demonstrates how Africa can lead global peace efforts by utilizing homegrown solutions through sports.
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