As an organization committed to advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace, Rotary recognizes the United Nations International Day of Peace on 21 September as an opportunity to inspire acts of peace and friendship. The theme for 2025, Act Now for a Peaceful World, reminds us that everyone can do something to build peace and prevent conflict — whether in our everyday lives, within our clubs and communities, or at regional, national, and global levels.
Ways our members and peacebuilders take action
Rotary members and program participants are people of action who advance peace in countless ways:
- Through every service project that fosters community well-being
- In Positive Peace workshops that build understanding and skills
- By participating in Rotary Friendship Exchanges or Intercountry Committees
- By joining a Rotary Fellowship or Rotary Action Group
- By facilitating young leaders programs that develop the next generation of leaders
- By supporting Rotary Peace Fellows and global grant or district scholars
Build peace through Rotary
Building on these efforts, here are more ideas on how to promote peace through Rotary:
Learn and share
- Download and share the Rotary Builds Peace brochure with your club members.
- View and share new videos: Peacebuilding through the Rotary Peace Fellowship and Rotary’s work in Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention.
- Share stories of impact about the 2025 People of Action: Champions of Peace and Programs of Scale grant recipient “Pathways to Peace and Prosperity in Colombia.”
- Use these International Day of Peace graphics to help promote Rotary’s mission to create environments where peace can happen.
Take action
- Browse Rotary’s Service Project Center for inspiring examples of peacebuilding projects from around the world your club can replicate.
- Use Raise for Rotary to start a fundraiser supporting Rotary’s peacebuilding and conflict prevention programs.
- Become a Global Peacebuilder District by contributing District Designated Funds (DDF) or district cash to support the Rotary Peace Centers or the area of focus in peacebuilding and conflict prevention.
Stay connected
- Follow the Rotary Peace Centers Facebook page for updates to share.
Your actions matter
Every effort matters. Whether you lead a project, share a success story, or support peace scholars, you contribute to a more harmonious world. On International Day of Peace, choose to act. Explore Rotary resources, share stories of hope, and start building peace today — in your club, your community, or across the globe.