Moscow, Russia – The annual youth athletics supermarathon “Children Against Drugs – I Choose Sports” took place from June 12 to 26, 2026, with UPF-Russia serving as a co-organizer, as part of its Peace Road initiative. Over the course of two weeks, young runners completed a relay run from Moscow through the historic cities of Russia’s Golden Ring, combining sport, cultural heritage, remembrance, and meaningful encounters with local communities. Around 1,800 people joined the

Moscow, Russia – The 10th anniversary of “Play Football for Peace” was marked with a tournament in the Lyubertsy district of Moscow region on June 6, 2026. Two neighborhood football fields became a gathering place for neighbors, friends, families and approximately 40 football players who came together for sport, friendship and fair competition. The tournament was organized by Mr. Dmitry Samko, head of UPF-Moscow region. Since 2016, these community football events have become

Godomey, Benin – A joint commemoration of World Football Day and Africa Day brought together more than 100 participants on May 24, 2026, in a lively and fraternal atmosphere marked by unity and celebration. The event was organized by UPF-Africa, UPF-Benin, and the Youth Department of FFWPU-Benin. The program included a celebratory segment in support of the ten African nations that qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026; the official launch of the Play Soccer, Make Peace initiative

Moscow, Russia – An evening program, “Time of Family Happiness,” was held at the Peace Embassy in Moscow on May 16, 2026, dedicated to the International Day of Families. The event opened with a formal address by Ms. Tatiana Kuznetsova, coordinator of the International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace (IAACP) in Russia. Ms. Kuznetsova shared her understanding that an ideal family requires the presence of God, and that God awaits an invitation to enter every home where

Ticino, Switzerland – On May 1, 2026, UPF-Switzerland held the 13th Peace Cup tournament in Ticino, promoting fair play and inclusion among young athletes. The event brought together ten Swiss and two Italian teams of 10- to 11-year-old football players. In his opening remarks, regional UPF President Mr. Giuseppe Termine, a social educator, encouraged the participants to make the most out of their football experience. “Today we are not just opening a football tournament. We a

South and Central America – A panel of leaders from South America, Central America and the Caribbean gathered in a webinar on April 9, 2026, to commemorate the UN International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, under the theme “Sport Builds Bridges and Breaks Down Barriers: Youth, Family and Future.” The event was organized by UPF and several organizations under the UPF umbrella. Mr. Jaime Fernandez, secretary general of UPF-Peru, served as moderator. He extended a war

St. Petersburg, Russia – This year, two separate Peace Road activities were held in St. Petersburg – one with a cultural theme, and the...

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – The national chapter of UPF-Burkina Faso marked two significant milestones in June 2025. On June 1, UPF...

Novazzano, Switzerland – UPF-Ticino, in partnership with a local soccer club, held its 12th Peace Cup soccer tournament on May 1, 2025...

Cotonou, Benin — On Sunday, May 25, 2025, UPF-Africa hosted a lively and meaningful celebration for International Football Day at the...

Moscow, Russia – The Lyubertsy District of Moscow region hosted a tournament under the theme “Play Football for Peace,” organized by Mr....

Moscow, Russia—A Russian who participated in a Peace Road event in Pyongyang in 2019 was interviewed by UPF.

Tallinn, Estonia—The fourth One Korea event combined football with a Peace Road walk.

Yoshkar-Ola, Russia—Runners participated in the super-marathon “Children against Drugs—I Choose Sports.”

Novazzano, Switzerland—UPF in Ticino Canton, together with the local football club, held the tenth edition of the Peace Cup children's...

Chisinau, Moldova—More than 40 volunteers participated in a bicycle tour to promote International Day of Families. Both adults and...

Moscow, Russia—The Lyubertsy District of Moscow Region was the site of a Play Football for Peace tournament. The tournament, which was...

Moscow, Russia—UPF co-sponsored a football tournament for 110 youths in the south of Moscow. The tournament was held on April 15, 2023,...