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INTERNATIONAL PEACE FIELD PROJECTS<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

International Peace Field Projects <\/strong><\/span>connect a unique networks of: schools, clubs, teams, organisations, partners, charities, NGOs, volunteers, educationalists, facilitators, practitioners, peace makers, community leaders and everyday people, to the International Children’s Football Alliance.  The ICFA seeks to protect childhood through play and advocates, peace and equal rights for all.  The Peace Field Project commemorates wars and celebrates peace.  A designated Peace Field is an area of play – a <\/b><\/span>monument<\/b><\/span> to peace.   <\/b> <\/span><\/span>CLICK HERE TO VIEW MAP <\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ARGENTINA<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

La Nuestra Futbol Feminino <\/strong><\/span>is a very special football club.  Against all the odds these ladies have created a football club to inspire girls and women’s football not just in Argentina but around the world.  They are the first female football club in the world to twin their peace pitch with Flanders Peace Field.  La Neustra Futbol Feminino facilitate all inclusive games for mixed ability players.  Their spirit is peace and harmony through football for fun.  CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE <\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AUSTRALIA<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Football United <\/strong><\/span> <\/a><\/span>was developed from a vision that people\u2019s love for Football (soccer) can be used to build opportunities for belonging, racial harmony and community cohesion. Begun with a goal to support refugee and newly arrived immigrant youth and families in their transition into Australian society, as the program implementation progressed, Football United leadership noted that often community sport, as currently practiced, is exclusive rather than inclusive. CLICK ON AUSTRALIA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BARBADOS<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Barbados Cricket Association <\/strong><\/span>(BCA) has been at the crease since the end of the 19th century, steadfastly shaping the development of many Barbadian male and female cricket players. The first ever cricket peace pitch in the West Indies.<\/span><\/strong> CLICK HERE <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BELGIUM<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Peace Village <\/strong><\/span>are the custodians of one of the world’s most poignant football pitch.  To play a game of football at Flanders Fields is more than a game.  The whole experience contextualizes football way beyond the modern game’ Flanders Peace Pitch is the most level playing field you will every play on’, Ernie Brennan, CEO, Children’s Football Alliance. CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE <\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GroepINTRO Groep INTRO (GI) is an organization that aims to improve the social position of vulnerable people, both youngsters and adult. GI do this by empowering the individuals through group work and individual guidance. GI offer target group possibilities in different areas of their life: employment, vocational training, education (school), non-formal education (leisure), working experience in social enterprise and inclusive entrepreneurship. GI are one of the delivery partners in the Global Peace Games<\/span><\/strong><\/span>. CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE <\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FC BRUGES<\/span> are the first professional football club to twin their designated area of play with Flanders Peace Field. CLICK HERE TO VIEW FILM<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A peace tournament<\/span> will be held on the weekend of 1st June to 3rd June.  The tournament will raise money to provide Peace Field Project plaques which will twin the first ever peace pitch in Bosnia & Herzegovina with Flanders Peace Field, Messen, Belgium, site of the 1914 Christmas Truces. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CANADA<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The NCFA\u2019s Peace Fields Project<\/span>, Ambassador, Mick Gale presented Valour Patriots Soccer Club with their Peace Field Project Plaque, which officially twins the club\u2019s designated area of play with Flanders Peace Field, Messines, Belgium, site of the 1914, First World War, Christmas Truces.  The ceremony was attended by a local City Councillor and a Member of the Legislative Assembly. They both reported that they were happy and excited to be the first soccer peace pitch in Canada to be twinned with Flanders Fields. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hollandia Soccer Club<\/strong><\/span> provides soccer programming for youth aged 5-18. <\/strong><\/span>Enhancing our community by inspiring people to enrich their lives through soccer.  Hollandia Soccer Club value the link between soccer and the 1914 First World War Christmas Truces.  It is an honour to twin our designated area of play at the Saskatoon Soccer Centre with the Peace Pitch, Mesen, Belgium.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CROATIA<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Elementary school Veli Veli Vrh Pula<\/span> is located in the town of the same name, Pula. The first school in the area began working in 1913 and records its work through several states. The school has been on several different locations until 2010, since when it’s on the current location. As a modern architectural work, the school was awarded with the World Golden Cube Award, which is the award for the most beautiful school building in 2010<\/strong>. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elementary school “Fran Krsto Frankopan ” Krk – Branc school Ba\u0161ka<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ba\u0161ka is the largest settlement in the Municipality of Ba\u0161ka, with 981 inhabitants (according to the 2011 census). The elementary school “Fran Krsto Frankopan” Krk, Branch School Ba\u0161ka, operates here, which has a total of 109 students from 1st to 8th grade.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NK Peroj Football Club<\/strong><\/mark>\u00a0is located just outside of Pula, Croatia. The club celebrates their new football pitch by twinning it with The Peace Village, Peace Pitch, Flanders, Belgium site of the 1914 First World War Christmas truces.<\/strong> CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CZECH REPUBLIC<\/span><\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SK SLAVIA PRAHA – fotbal a.s.<\/span> is are the first ever peace pitch in the Czech Republic. They are a professional football club in Prague. Founded in 1892, they are the second most successful club in the Czech Republic since its independence in 1993. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CYPRUS<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

American International School Cyprus. <\/span> Founded in 1987, The American International School in Cyprus is a private, accredited, coeducational, college preparatory school.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AISC is proud to provide a first-class American and international university preparatory education. AISC serves a unique function in the Cyprus community, offering the only American system program in Cyprus while providing our students with the option of the International Baccalaureate program for the last two years of secondary school. <\/strong>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

D R of CONGO<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An interview by Christoph Mbedi<\/span>, Responsible for the Tala Mosika Project and journalist, with Jean-Marie Vianney Nshombo, Ciperfoot, Coordinator of the Football Initiation and Development Centre. CLICK HERE TO READ INTERVIEW<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINLAND<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Football Without Borders. <\/span>The international tournament will unite the football cultures of Finland, Russia, and other nearby countries. The purpose is to unite football cultures, share coaching expertise, and maintain international relations between neighbouring countries.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIJI<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Marist Brothers High School, Suva, Fiji.<\/mark> <\/mark><\/strong>The first ever Peace Field Project Peace Pitch in Fiji. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GERMANY<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ziehenschule<\/span> Frankfurt is an independent grammar school (G9) in the city of Frankfurt am Main. It is a MINT-EC school and a European school. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the perfect way<\/span> to combine many of my main interests: the English language, historical education, football and working with young people. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gesamtschule, Heiligenhaus<\/span> and Woodlands School, Basildon, Essex, England re-enacted the 1914 Christmas Truces today as part of their commitment to The Peace Fields Project. The event was attended by special guest Alison Rose, British Ambassador to Belgium. Alison said, ‘It is important that young people learn about The Christmas Truces. It is a moment in history that speaks to all cultures, young and old’. Organised by Forget Never – Sacrifice and Legacy, the event was covered by national and regional media. CLICK HERE TO VIEW FILM<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GHANA<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course football is a major unifying opportunity<\/span> for both parties and the ‘First Shots Fired’ out of Africa story gives historic context to The First World War relationship that can bring both parties together over the Centenary Period to share in the spirit of the 1914 Christmas Truces. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL<\/span>.  Veronic Lewylillie is the Ypres Municipality North South Ambassador in charge of the Twinning (sister city relationship) with Wa in Northern Ghana.  Veronic and her team will be taking Peace Poppy Balls to Wa Senior School, Ghana as part of the Peace Field Project twinning ceremony.  Veronic collected the footballs at Menin Gate, Ypres and she said, ‘These footballs will bring a lot of young people joy in play and in peace’. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HONG KONG<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB <\/span>is the first exclusive Peace Pitch in Hong Kong.  Twinning their designated area of play with Flanders Peace Field which makes them the first ever Peace Pitch in China is set to be a legacy that will welcome all communities to enjoy the facilities and nurture peace through play.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

INDIA<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UNITED WORLD ACADEMY, BENGALURU<\/mark><\/strong> is the venue for the first Peace Field Project (PFP) Peace Pitch in Bengaluru. Bengaluru Soccer Acadmey<\/a> will facilitate the twinning event, 15-16-17 April 2025<\/strong><\/a>.  Special guests, Green Fields School and Swayam Foundation will represent the New Delhi PFP<\/strong><\/a> when they play football for fun games with the children of Bengaluru.  The event will celebrate peace through play in a packed programme of activities. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GREEN FIELDS SCHOOL<\/span> (PFP) is the first school in Delhi to twin their peace pitch with Flanders Peace Field, Mesen, Belgium. Their project received a boost from the English Premier League’s Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club when they donated kit to the young participants supported by the Swayham Foundation. The Wheeling Happiness Foundation and The Commonwealth Students’ Welfare Group of India, also played a key role in making the event very special.  CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIRST SCHOOL IN INDIA TO TWIN THEIR PEACE PITCH<\/span>: M.R. MATRICULTUTION H.R. SEC. SCHOOL, CHENNAI, INDIA, is the first school in India to twin their playing pitch with Flanders Peace Field, Mesen, Belgium, site of The First World War Christmas Truces.  CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISRAEL<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

THE PEREZ CENTRE<\/span> are working in partnership with the NCFA to twin their designated area of play with Flanders Peace Field, site of the First World War 1914 Christmas Truces.  The Perez Centre recently facilitated mixed Arab and Jewish soccer games with special guest Prince William joining in on the fun  <\/strong> CLICK HERE TO VIEW PAGE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ITALY<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ENDAS ENTE NAZIONALE<\/span> are an organisation implementing projects of National civil service, accredited in first class at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, National Office for the Civil Service. They are members of the International Children’s Football Alliance.  Endas provide young people with the opportunity to attend the Global Peace Games.  <\/strong> CLICK HERE TO VIEW PAGE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JAPAN<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

VENTFORET KOFU F.C.<\/strong> are the first club in Japan to twin their peace pitch with Flanders Peace Field, Mesen, Belgium, site of the 1914, First World War, Christmas truces. Ventforet Kofu is a Japanese football club from K\u014dfu in Yamanashi Prefecture. The team currently competes in the J2 League, Japanese second tier of professional football, hosting their home matches in the JIT Recycle Ink Stadium, located in K\u014dfu.<\/strong> CLICK HERE TO VIEW PAGE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FC BASRA<\/span>. Whilst in Japan for the Ventforet Kofu F.C. Peace Field Project twinning event the CFA’s Ernie Brennan visited football clubs and schools to talk about the International Peace Field Projects.on grass roots projects and activities. CLICK HERE TO VIEW PAGE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GREEN SPORTS ALLIANCE<\/a> <\/span>, Japan focuses on grass roots projects and activities. 3 core values to visualize through the power of sports is (1) Environment designed between Nature and Society, (2) Bio (lives) connecting among Human Beings, Nature, and Society, (3) Peace. GSA have connected with a great humanitarian inventor to establish the first ever peace pitch in Japan . CLICK HERE TO VIEW PAGE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW ZEALAND<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CROMWELL JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB.  <\/span>Cromwell is a town in Central Otago in the Otago region of New Zealand. Cromwell is between State Highway 6 and State Highway 8 leading to the Lindis Pass, 75 km northeast, and Alexandra, 33 km south. A prominent feature surrounding much of the town is the man-made Lake Dunstan.   CLICK HERE TO VIEW PAGE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOUTHLAND FOOTBALL FOOTBALL CLUB.  <\/span>Turnbull Thomson Park , Peace Pitch, 199 Islington Street, Invercargill, 9810, New Zealand<\/strong>, is the first ever club in New Zealand to twin their peace pitch with Flanders Peace Field. Mesen, Belgium, site of the 1914, First World War, Christmas Truces.  The total number of New Zealand troops and nurses to serve overseas in 1914\u201318, excluding those in British and other forces, was 100,444, from a population of just over a million.  <\/strong>CLICK HERE TO VIEW PAGE<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NIGERIA<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Warri Kingdom <\/mark><\/strong>is based in the he\u00a0Kingdom of Warri<\/strong>,\u00a0Warri Kingdom<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Iwere Kingdom<\/strong>, (Itsekiri:\u00a0Oye Iwere<\/em>) was established in 1480, and is part of the\u00a0Nigerian traditional states. Its ancestral capital is based in\u00a0Ode-Itsekiri,\u00a0Warri South LGA,\u00a0Delta State,\u00a0Nigeria\u00a0with a palace erected in 1950s in the heart of the city of\u00a0Warri,\u00a0Warri South LGA,\u00a0Delta State,\u00a0Nigeria. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NORTHERN IRELAND<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Limestone United <\/mark><\/strong>is based in the Limestone Road area of North Belfast<\/a>, an interface between Newington and Tigers Bay. Brian Caskey ex-police<\/a> officer in the area for 25 years, was used to dealing with violence and its aftermath. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Derry City Football Club<\/mark> <\/mark><\/strong>play at <\/a><\/strong>The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.<\/a> in The <\/strong>League of Ireland Premier Division<\/a>. Founded: <\/strong>1928 The Candystripes are in the process of becoming the first ever professional football club in the Island of Ireland to twin their peace pitch with Flanders Peace Field. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cregagh Green<\/span> is where Best, renowned as one of the greatest ever footballers, first flashed his meteoric talent as a schoolboy in the 1950s.  It is situated in the east Belfast housing estate where he grew up.  It is the first pitch in Northern Ireland to twin with Flanders Peace Field, site of the 1914, First World War, Christmas Truces. CLICK HERE TO VIEW FILM<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breda Academy; <\/span>Ambassadors for Peace.  Ms K Sweeney presented Paul Cochrane and Lewis Wilson, their Ambassador for Peace certificates which were awarded to them for their outstanding contribution to the 2018 Global Peace Games. CLICK HERE TO VIEW FILM<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Football Makes Our Shared History; <\/span>Inspired by Euroclio.  FMOSH is a research project led by young people that explore the power of play in their communities. Their project culminates into twinning their designated area of play with Flanders Peace Field<\/strong>. CLICK HERE TO VIEW FILM AND PROJECTS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

POLAND<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Zesp\u00f3\u0142 Szk\u00f3\u0142 Technicznych i Og\u00f3lnokszta\u0142c\u0105cych Nr 2, Poland.<\/mark> <\/mark><\/strong>The first ever Peace Field Project Peace Pitch in Poland. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAMOA<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

St Joseph’s College (Marist Brothers) Apia, Samoa.<\/mark> <\/mark><\/strong>The first ever Peace Field Project Peace Pitch in Samoa. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SCOTLAND<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Beeslack Community High School<\/mark> was established in 1984. It serves the northern tip of Penicuik and its surrounding areas. Our current role is around 750 pupils. As a relatively small school, we know our pupils well and positive relationships are consistently identified as one of our key strengths. Click here to read more<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Denis Law Legacy Trust<\/span><\/strong><\/b> (DLLT) is a registered charity that operates and delivers a number of \u2018free to access\u2019 programmed and positive destination activities that enable young people to take part in and gain access to sport and other creative activities within their local communities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DLLT aim to reduce instances of youth crime and anti-social behaviour; promote health and wellbeing and encourage inclusivity through sport, physical activity and creative endeavor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CFA have long been admirers of the DLLT to find out more<\/strong> click on the link<\/strong><\/b>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary business of Barrow Celtic<\/mark> is  as  a junior football club; to provide opportunity for all to perform on the football field to the best of their ability. However, the Club has a wider role and the responsibility of being a major Barrow social institution promoting mental and physical health, well being and inclusion of all children and families. To find out more<\/strong> click on the link<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIERRA LEONE<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

International Mission Secondary School<\/strong>. The first-ever Peace Field Project Peace Pitch in Sierra Leone. Click here<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SLOVENIA<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Semi\u010d Elementary School<\/strong>. The first-ever Peace Field Project Peace Pitch in Slovenia. Our school is located in the village of \u0160trekljevec and is 4 km away from Semi\u010d. It is a four-grade branch school of the parent elementary school of the Belokranj detachment Semi\u010d. Click here<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPAIN<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DRAGONES de LAVAPIES. <\/span><\/strong> <\/span>Dragones prepare to be the first ever club in Spain to twin their designated area of play with Flanders Peace Field, Mesen, Belgium.  Dragones is a highly diverse club of 200 kids plus 60 adult footballers (40 women 20 men) from more than 40 national backgrounds.<\/strong> CLICK HERE TO VIEW PAGE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BIFC<\/span> is a medium sized non-profit Soccer Club serving the Bainbridge Island WA community and attracting players from around the Kitsap Pennisula.  We offer a range of programs and competitive levels at all ages.  At BIFC we believe soccer is about doing things properly. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HSSC<\/span> <\/strong>Club President & Director of TOPSoccer Hobe Sound Soccer Club, said, \u2018We are honored and very much looking forward to twinning Hobe Sound Soccer Club with Flanders Peace Field\u2019.We will kick off the twinning of our home field William G. “Doc” Myers Park with Flanders Peace Field at our “3V3 Live” Tournament on December 29, 2018. This 3V3 tournament is open to all area Clubs and teams. We are expecting to have 40 or more teams participating in this inaugural event.  We are very much looking forward to this event. <\/strong>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAKO SOCCER CLUB<\/span> was born in 1991 as The St. Lucie County Soccer Club. The founders at that time did not like the direction that local soccer was headed. They were looking for a program that emphasized youth development in a family friendly environment. They believed that the love of the game is nurtured at an early age and must be properly developed. Game results did not matter. Making the game \u201cFun\u201d was paramount. With their goals and missions in mind the founders formed the new St. Lucie County Soccer Club.a medium sized non-profit Soccer Club serving the Bainbridge Island WA community and attracting players from around the Kitsap Pennisula.  We offer a range of programs and competitive levels at all ages.  At BIFC we believe soccer is about doing things properly. <\/strong>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WALES<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Attending a school constructed long after 1918<\/span> may make us feel detached from the First World War, yet our modern community has been built upon deep historical foundations. Our motto \u2018we learn how to live\u2019 has powerful resonance in contextualising the First World War. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

CHRISTMAS TRUCES<\/a><\/h2>\n