Walk for Peace: Peace in the City, Adelaide South Australia.
October 23, 2026
Posted: November 11
On Friday 23 October 2026, around 50 people from across Adelaide came together for the Rotary AdelaideWalk for Peace: Peace in the City, joining in a shared commitment to peace, understanding and connection.
Participants visited 11 Peace Poles throughout the city, with Peace Ambassadors meeting them at certain stops to share reflections on Peace. It was wonderful to walk together in peace, chatting, observing, learning and connecting along the way . Every step was a reminder of the power of coming together to build understanding, strengthen connections and create a more peaceful world. For Year 6, the student and Peace Ambassador Ella, (one of the highlights was meeting people she would not normally have the chance to speak to) enjoyed sharing how she promotes peace at school, talking about her school’s recent Peace Conference with other schools with Peace Poles, and hearing other people’s ideas. Carrying the Peace Bear gave her another way to take part. It was a special way to be involved and help spread the message of peace.
The walk concluded with a gathering at the Peace Pole at Peace Park where participants enjoyed refreshments, conversation and an opportunity to connect with fellow peacebuilders. We even sang together Walking for Peace especially written for our walk by Val Alonso. Ella also loved making and decorating her own paper Peace Pole. Singing together at the end of the day was another treasured moment. It was a lovely way to finish the Walk.
Together we demonstrated that peace begins with each of us and grows through community, friendship and action. Ella’s reflection brought that message to life: “I am so proud to be a Peace Ambassador, and the Walk reminded me that even small things, like having a conversation or being kind to someone, can help build positive peace.” Her next mission is to get a Peace Pole installed at Scotch College’s Torrens Park campus so that even more students can get involved in spreading peace.
There is a lovely little video that is a bit too large for sharing but you can watch it here:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19itBJwWVU/
May Peace Prevail On Earth
Heidi Unferdorben
Founder
Peace Poles Oceania
www.peacepolesoceania.com