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PHILADELPHIA WOMEN TOURNAMENT FOR PEACE
At Palms Solutions, we believe that the universal language of soccer remains among the best Cultural diplomacy tools to cross racial, cultural, and social boundaries, and bring unity, and peace within our more and more diversified communities.(JMK)
“WOMEN PLAYING FOR POSITIVE AND PEACEFUL CHANGE”
Woman Soccer As A Tool For Cultural Diplomacy
Inspired by the International Day of Peace(9/21) decreed by the United Nations, Philadelphia Women Tournament For Peace, also known as Philly Women Peace Cup(Philly WPC)brings together in the month of September, Women from difference race, and culture to share a cultural day event centralized around Soccer, food, music, and a panel of discussion around issues that will greatly benefits from the involvement of women. For in our view, women remain powerful actors for Peace and development, and Philly WPC a vital diplomacy tool that can be used to transcend our political, religious, social, ethnic and cultural boundaries in order to mobilize, unite and engage women in meaningful communities activities.
Please donate toward our efforts, and consider joining for our Big kickoff on
When: Saturday September 17
Where: 725 Conshohocken Rd, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Time: 7am to 4pm
Our main goals include:
Using sport as a way to promote a healthy lifestyle and Cultural Diplomacy
Building of tolerance and respect for diversity, and cross-cultural understanding
Building a side by side conversation between immigrant women and their counter parts in the Philadelphian’s long time residents
See below some highlights of Palms Solutions’ previous soccer tournaments also known as Philadelphia African Cup Of Nations for Peace(PACONP). PACONP which was initiated in 2012, and ended up being immersed in 2016 into the City soccer tournament (Unity Cup), successfully brought immigrants together, to not only celebrate the richness of our cultures, but to also promote peace, and inclusion.
PAST PACCONP EVENTS
Each tournament is thematically attached to a focus that reflects Peace, Positive Social Change, Acceptance, and Inclusion.
2012
Unity in Diversity
2013
One Continent, One Team, One Goal
2014
One Team Against Ebola
2015
Philadelphia African Health Cup
2016
Philly Unity
Since 2017 PACCONP has stepped back to allow for Philly Unity Cup to strive.
"I am from Mauritania. More than 15 African nations are represented here today at our Soccer tournament. Unity in diversity is reel and possible"
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"Our soccer tournament is our way to improve community relations through mutual acceptance and respect, our steadfast against radicalism and hatred."
Jean Marie
Founder/President
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