Nineteen young people complete a Level Two Gym Instructor qualification as part of Fight for Peace’s employability offer, gaining skills and expertise to launch their fitness careers.
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YOUNG PIONEERS COMPLETE FIRST MUAY THAI GRADING
Six young muay thai athletes make their first steps towards martial arts mastery with a new grading system that allows young athletes to move through the ranks.
FIGHT FOR PEACE FEATURES IN COMIC RELIEF’S RED NOSE DAY
Fight for Peace is featured in Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day campaign 2025, showcasing our work empowering young people to become champions in the ring and in life. Watch our story on BBC iPlayer!
‘CLOSING THE DREAM GAP FOR WOMEN ATHLETES’ BY MANUELA
This International Women’s Day, Manuela highlights the progress and challenges in women’s boxing, and calls for action to support young women in sport at all levels.
YOUNG CREATIVES: INSPIRING THE NEXT GEN THROUGH THE ARTS
Fight for Peace Young Creatives embark on an exciting Arts Council England project focused on developing young people’s access to creative careers, while celebrating Newham.
NEW SPORTS SESSIONS AT FIGHT FOR PEACE
We have expanded our sports offer at Fight for Peace with women-only gym and pilates classes, Capoeira, and a grading system to help young athletes progress into competitive training.
FIGHT FOR PEACE’S COMPETITIVE ASPIRATIONS FOR 2025
Our Sports Development Manager Silvino shares insight into Fight for Peace’s competitive aspirations for 2025, and highlights some of our athletes’ achievements so far.
ENGLAND BOXING ADOPTS LIFE CHAMPIONS TRAINING
England Boxing enrols Performance Pathway coaches onto the Fight for Peace Life Champions course, supporting them to develop champions in sport and in champions in life.
OUR HUB, A PEOPLE POWERED PLACE
Fight for Peace’s hub redesign, funded by the People Powered Places programme now provides an even more welcoming space for connection, comfort, and creativity.
‘KEEPING THE BLUES AT BAY’ BY HANNAH
Hannah Eghweree, Fight for Peace’s HR and Wellbeing Manager, encourages us to use ‘Blue Monday’ as a reminder to embrace self-care, stay active, and seek support.