About myself and the theme, “Freedom.”  Hi, my name is Danbi Joung from Korea, and I am currently in grade 11 at Pickering College in Canada. Freedom means being able to live as myself, to make my own choices, and to express myself. I believe freedom is shown when we can choose our own beliefs…

January 26, 2026 Such a nice find at the Byodo-In Temple in Kane’ohe, Hawaiian Island while we were there last Tuesday. Richard Schlegel

The Peace Pals International Art Contest is a great and fun way to spread the message of peace, and it has done a wonderful job in doing so. I am very grateful to receive my certificate and desktop peace pole, and hope the message of peace spreads far and wide. To see all of the…

Submitted:  January 25, 2026 Members of the Galveston Rotary Club joined community leaders, residents, and partners from the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce for a ceremonial ribbon cutting celebrating the installation of a Peace Pole at the corner of Post Office and 22nd Streets in downtown Galveston. The event marked a collaborative effort to promote…

Why I created the artwork? The idea behind my artwork, “Freedom,” was to show fraternity and friendship between many societal spheres, nations, etc. There should be no discrimination on the basis of nationality, socioeconomic status, race, caste, or religion. Freedom of thinking and the ability to do as one pleases will foster development, strength, and…

“I created this artwork as a reflection of my journey and the freedom I’ve found through creating with my hands. For me, freedom means having the courage to choose my own path, to turn ideas into something tangible, and to express emotion without limits. Through this piece, I hope to share a sense of openness,…

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…

Submitted:  January-2026 Kathryn Footner (left), Youth Services Chair of the Rotary Club of Woodend. The Peace Pole was planted by Woodend Rotary Club in Woodend Children’s Park, with a floral tribute to the victims of the Bondi attack on 14 December 2025 Allan and Shirley oversee our Vanuatu project and regularly visit the island of Santo…