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The Beautiful Game Brings Peace: From Atlanta’s Pitch to the Global Field

  • Donor Event
  • Hybrid Event

When

June 3, 2026 6:30pm – 8:30pm EDT

Where

The Carter Center
Cecil B. Day Chapel
453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

This event was hosted by our Ambassadors Circle.

“The Beautiful Game Brings Peace” is The Carter Center’s breakout sports diplomacy event spotlighting how soccer can promote social change in the U.S. and abroad. Anchored in President Jimmy Carter’s and Mrs. Rosalynn Carter’s commitment to peace, health, and human dignity, the panel discussion will highlight the use of sports in fostering cross-cultural understanding, fostering dialogue, and strengthening relationships.

This event will be live-streamed. While admission is free, registration for the event is required for both in-person and live-stream attendance.

If you have any questions, you can reach out to the Ambassadors Circle team by calling 404-420-3814 or emailing AmbassadorsCircle@cartercenter.org.

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Moderator

Rashan Ali, Multi-Media Personality and Founder Sporty Girls, Inc.

Panelists

Trina Bolton, Sports Diplomacy Expert

Sanjay Patel, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Soccer in the Streets

Ben Spears, Associate Director, Conflict Resolution Program at The Carter Center

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