The World Bank aid package is to support a peace deal signed in February between DR Congo and its neighbours, some of whom are accused of backing the rebels.
The Conference itself will culminate in a Youth Session which aims to showcase the experience, motivation and success of 9 nine young leaders from around the world who have used sport to support community development, peace building, informal education and social inclusion.
And that means that Abu Mazen, who I believe wants there to be a Palestinian state living side-by-side with peace in Israel, deserves the support of the world.