Sports Diplomacy for Balkan Region Youth Continues in Montenegro
O Street International would like to congratulate Georgetown University’s Center for Intercultural Education and Development (CIED) program on the successful completion of another Sports Diplomacy program hosted in Bar, Montenegro. The partnership between Georgetown University and the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro has continued to flourish. United States Ambassador to Montenegro, Margaret Uyehara, still in […]
Congratulations to Tamika Catchings, Recipient of the Sports Humanitarian of the Year Award
O Street International would like to congratulate Tamika Catchings on winning the first-ever Sports Humanitarian of the Year Award, presented by ESPN and Playstation. Catchings and her foundation,Catch the Stars Foundation, teaches young girls and boys about embracing their differences, building their self-esteem and overcoming obstacles. The Foundation also promotes fitness, literacy and mentoring to youth […]
Transcending Boundaries: The Power of Sport
O Street International is pleased to recently have our article published on Sports and Development, a platform for promoting sports and development and providing resources on the subject. The article, Transcending Boundaries Through Sports, written by O Street International’s Leah Kartun, takes a look at the work O Street International is doing to use sport diplomacy to […]
Celebrating International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
2015 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed April 6 as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace back in 2013. Today, we celebrate sports and its contribution to educational advancement, human development, healthy lifestyles, and as a global language shared by many cultures. “Through sports I […]
Recognizing the Hurdles
The Hurdles: Female Sport Participation Within the Islamic Community By Leah Kartun When asked about her participation in the 2012 London Olympic Games and the public reception from her home country of Afghanistan, Tahmina Kohistani responded, “They are not ready to accept me. They are thinking that I am wrong and I cannot do that because […]
Basketball programs inspiring young leaders
Youth are the leaders of tomorrow. Sports teach life skills including leadership, teamwork, and dedication. The enthusiasm of these young people is inspiring.
