As a humanitarian organization, peace is a cornerstone of our mission. We believe when people work to create peace in their communities, that change can have a global effect. By carrying out service projects and supporting peace fellowships and scholarships, our members take action to address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, discrimination, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.
Our commitment to peacebuilding today answers new challenges: how we can make the greatest possible impact and how we can achieve our vision of lasting change. We are approaching the concept of peace with greater cohesion and inclusivity, broadening the scope of what we mean by peacebuilding, and finding more ways for people to get involved.
The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. This is how D5000 honors peace:
-The Rotary Clubs of Hawaii Island celebrated a Peace Week with a peace pole rededication, participated in the Honoka’a Peace Festival, Peace Celebration at the Puna Hongwanji and dedicated a peace pole at the Kona VFW. Mayor Alameda proclaimed September 16-23 Peace Week and invited the community to support the United Nations as we strive for a world devoid of racism and racial discrimination, a world where compassion and empathy triumph over suspicion and hatred.
-Hilo area Rotarians installed a new peace pole at Kuhio Kalanianaole Park
-Hawaii Island Rotary attended a community event at the Puna Hongwanji Mission
-Kihei-Wailea Rotarians on Maui installed a new peace pole at Imua Discovery Garden.
The RC of Pearl Harbor sponsors a Journey to Peace series at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. The next one is Nov 8, 1-2:30pm, on “Occupation, Justice and a Better Peace”, understanding the plight of devastated civil society in Asia, with focus on Japan. The panel will recount the challenges of occupation, stemming further misery among effected populations, and bringing closure through the application of justice for crimes against humanity while restoring a lasting state of peace. Free event with pre-registration. Scan QR Code to Register.
