“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…

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…

Dec 30, 2024Posted January 2026 With descriptions such as “wonderful,” “beautiful” and “exciting,” worshippers formally welcomed Bishop John Dolan’s seven-year pastoral plan on evangelization and the opening of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee year in the Diocese of Phoenix on Saturday night at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix. Bishop Dolan presided at the first of…