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OUR MISSION
Ultimate Peace builds bridges of friendship, trust, and leadership between youth who live in communities divided by conflict, using the values-based sport of Ultimate as its tool.
OUR VISION
Thousands of youth who would never otherwise meet due to the conditions of their regional conflicts will apply lessons learned in the UP program and work together to create a brighter future.
What we Have Learned about Peace Since UP was Founded in 2009
Ultimate Peace cannot and should not try to bring peace to the Middle East. At least not the traditional kind of peace that we associate with treaties, politics, and governments. We must focus on what we are able to change, namely, the way young people inside of a conflict think about and interact with one another.
When we create a uniquely positive and inclusive community for youth from different cultures to experience one another, they are instantly relieved, and intrigued. Finally, instead of being afraid, there is a chance to explore what has been closed off. Youth quickly let go of the negative narratives they have been taught. They reach out to strangers with curiosity, compassion, and genuine humanity, often forging deep understanding and lasting friendships.
Back with their families and in their communities, workplaces, the military, and universities, they educate and inform people about what they have experienced. They make life choices to improve their world. This is the peace that we witness in the Ultimate Peace program. This is the peace we believe is worth working for every day.
What is Your Relationship With Ultimate Peace?
- If you are the parent or family of a UP coach, staff or LIT/CIT, you should know…
- If you are the teammate or friend of a UP coach or staff, learn more why they care…
- If you are an alumni of UP, you will be excited to hear…
- If you just found Ultimate Peace for the first time, please check out our About page.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/4" css=".vc_custom_1419765374601{border-right-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #00c1cf !important;border-left-style: dotted !important;border-right-color: #00c1cf !important;border-right-style: dotted !important;}"][vc_custom_heading text="LIT Youth Leadership" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" google_fonts="font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal" link="url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ultimatepeace.org%2Fyouth-leadership%2F||"][vc_single_image image="5784" img_size="200x200" alignment="center" style="vc_box_rounded" onclick="custom_link" link="/youth-leadership/"][vc_column_text]Our "Leader in Training" program guides participants through a three year program designed to give them the skills to succeed both on and off the field.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4" css=".vc_custom_1419661325425{border-right-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #00c1cf !important;border-left-style: dotted !important;border-right-color: #00c1cf !important;border-right-style: dotted !important;}"][vc_custom_heading text="Summer Camp" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" google_fonts="font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal" link="url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ultimatepeace.org%2Fcampup%2F||"][vc_single_image image="5786" img_size="200x200" alignment="center" style="vc_box_rounded" onclick="custom_link" link="/campup/"][vc_column_text]A highlight of the year is always Summer Camp. Here, hundreds of campers and staff create a single community for a week of learning, playing and making new friends.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4" css=".vc_custom_1419661240542{border-right-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #00c1cf !important;border-left-style: dotted !important;border-right-color: #00c1cf !important;border-right-style: dotted !important;}"][vc_custom_heading text="Year-Round Programs" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" google_fonts="font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal" link="url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ultimatepeace.org%2Fyear-round-program%2F||"][vc_single_image image="5782" img_size="200x200" alignment="center" style="vc_box_rounded" onclick="custom_link" link="/year-round-program/"][vc_column_text]Throughout the year, Ultimate Peace communities participate in regular weekly practices. Four times during the year all our communities mix it up in a day-long Hat tournament.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4" css=".vc_custom_1419765269646{border-right-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #00c1cf !important;border-left-style: dotted !important;border-right-color: #00c1cf !important;border-right-style: dotted !important;}"][vc_custom_heading text="Volunteering Opportunities" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" google_fonts="font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal" link="url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ultimatepeace.org%2Fvolunteering%2F||"][vc_single_image image="5728" img_size="200x200" alignment="center" style="vc_box_rounded" onclick="custom_link" link="/volunteering/"][vc_column_text]Ultimate Peace events and programs are staffed by volunteers. There are a wide variety of ways to be involved, from coaching to fundraising to photographing or logistics, and everything in between.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class="call_to_action"][vc_column][vc_column_text]
