January 20, 2026Received from Parents of Zufar When the news arrived that Zufar’s artwork had been selected as a finalist in the 2025 Peace Pals International Art Contest, joy filled his world. He told everyone he could, friends at school, relatives at home, anyone who would listen, that he had won his first international award….

January 19, 2026 EMU celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with focus on sustainability. EMU hosted its ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, featuring a series of events honoring the life and legacy of the late civil rights leader. The theme of this year’s celebration was “Beyond the Dream: Social…

January 18-21, 2026 The Friedens-Huus Davos transforms the hall of the retirement home into an open meeting space for locals and guests for a weekend – a place of peace, exchange, and reflection. Visitors can come and go, linger, or simply be silent. There is no fixed goal and no pressure to perform – the…

Peace Pole proposed for Peconic Riverfront Park, Long Island, NY-usa January 14, 2026 Riverhead Rotary asked the town to allow a roughly 7-foot Peace Pole displaying “May Peace Prevail On Earth” in English, Spanish, Polish and Ukrainian. The proposal aims to signal inclusion and boost community cohesion. Riverhead Rotary presented a plan to install a…

January 13, 2026 Name: NishikaAge: 12 years old / Age 11 when artwork created.Uttar Pradesh, India I created this artwork with an understanding of freedom as both physical and mental well being. Freedom does not only signify the physical ability to be yourself and live freely, but also the inner peace of mind and mental…

January 12, 2026 Hello, my name is Pyone Myintzu Han, and I am a 13-year-old aspiring artist living in Mandalay, Myanmar. To me, freedom means running toward your dreams without fear and having the chance to choose who I want to be without needing to hide it. With this opportunity given to me, I hope…

January 11, 2026 People braved the cold to stand outside in solidarity at a community vigil and protest at the Ela Peace Pole in downtown Lake Zurich. Yes, this Peace Pole exists in Lake Zurich, Illinois! It’s located at 95 East Main Street and was installed to celebrate the community’s diversity and promote peace. It features…

Submitted:  January-2026 Hello,  Here is a list of Peace Poles located in the Westerly area of Rhode Island and one located in nearby Pawcatuck, Connecticut. Christ Episcopal Church                                        7 Elm St., Westerly, RI Central Baptist Church                                           16 Elm Sr., Westerly, RI UCC Church of Westerly                                        9 Castle Hill Rd., Pawcatuck, CT Quaker Westerly Meeting                                      …

January-2026 Community members were invited to take part in a discussion on service projects, city planning initiative and The Peace Pole Project in Schools!  The Philomath Rotary Club invited the local community members to attend its meeting at Peace Lutheran Church to discuss upcoming community service projects and the city of Philomath’s Community Vision 2050…

Submitted: January-2026 This Peace Pole, believed to have been planted in 2022, was recently discovered. So very exciting!  The Fatima Sanctuary in Wiltz, Luxembourg, is actually a well-known pilgrimage site inspired by the original Sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal. It was established to honor Our Lady of Fatima and to serve as a spiritual retreat…