U.S. Department of State Global Sports Mentoring Program


Many thanks to Geraldine Go Bernardo of the U.S. Department of State and @espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program for sharing your #sportsdiplomacy story!

Earlier this week, #GSMP alumna Geraldine Bernardo presented as part of the Kennedy-Lugar YES Abroad alumni seminar on Sports for Development and Peace!

After returning home from the inaugural Empower Women through Sports program, Geraldine Go Bernardo founded Sport Management Council of the Philippines, Inc. – Sportphil to advocate for and promote physical activity in her country. Listen to her presentation to learn more about her story and how she’s using sport to make a difference in communities across the Philippines!

Skip ahead to 30:00 for Geraldine:

Learn more about Geraldine:
https://goo.gl/bgDtjf

#SDP #Sport4Peace #EmpowerWomen #SportsDiplomacy #Philippines

SportsUnited – U.S. Department of State espnW The Center for Sport, Peace, & Society Exchange Programs – U.S. Department of State International Exchange Alumni U.S. Embassy, Manila Philippines

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