"This inspired idea will have a tremendous impact on world peace for generations to come." - Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel

On October 1, 1986 the Institute for International Sport opened in a one-room office on the URI campus. On July 1, 2011, the Institute will welcome more than 25,000 participants to the 2011 World Youth Peace Summit.

"Dan Doyle and his team are on a historic mission to world peace. This is one of the most compelling peace initiatives I have seen in years."
- General Colin Powell