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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

“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 was hosted by our Ambassadors Circle.

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Moderator

Rashan Ali, multi-media personality and founder of 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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