To All:

Optics in Peace-building …

A Peace Pole at every meeting and event is a peacebuilding action. Furthermore, this is how peace can be included visually in every story:

I take and use my personal Peace Pole wherever and whenever I can …. including public events.
Currently, my Peace Pole is on loan to Westport Rotary and Westport Sunrise Rotary for their meetings and events.

Messages on my peace pole …. 

May Peace Prevail on Earth 
May Peace Prevail in Our Community
May Peace Prevail in Our Schools
May Peace Prevail in Ourselves 

Dennis Wong
Rotarian Peace-builder

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2023 World AIDS Day was held, on December 1, 2023, as declared by the United Nations.  In Nigeria, Peace Ambassadors converge in Port Harcourt at Corporate Residence, Old GRA by William Jumbo. The event on the theme “LET COMMUNITIES LEAD” in attendance were participants drawn from across Nigeria and the USA. 

Two Desktop Peace Poles was presented to Engr Godwin Terwase Kave and Hajiya Maimuna Rabiu Almu as Ambassador of Peace and Justice of Peace.

The ceremony features: Lectures by Cliff Jarrell, Community leaders engagement, presentation of Peace Poles and Medals, inauguration of Peace College in River State and Goodwill Messages from Mrs  Olu- Akerele Oluremi Juliet Head of Center DAAR Communication (AIT) South South Nigeria, Alhaji Rabiu Rabiu Almu, JP,  Prince Friday Obong, JP,  Amb Engr Emmanuel Mbat and Amb Engr Godwin Terwase Kave among others. 

Mojima Etokudo the Nigeria Peace Representative read the United Nations Secretary General message, he call on all to make Peace our companion, think of the downtrodden, be involved in Community building and speak the truth in love. Peace song ” O God of Peace” was sang by all.

Mr Nwokocha Christian, JP and High Chief Kefas Mker, JP gave the welcome note and vote of thanks, while Mr. Ubong Udoumoh anchored the event.

May Peace Prevail on Earth.

Sincerely yours,
Mojima Etokudo
Peace Representative of Nigeria
May Peace Prevail on Earth International

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Attached I am sending you a photo from the municipality of Altenberge. The Mayor of our community, Karl Reinke, joined the Mayors for Peace initiative last year and suggested setting up a Peace Pole. Since November 20th, 2023, the Peace Pole has been centrally located in the town center at the entrance to the Altenberge Children’s Rights Park. Various groups of children and young people were involved in the design throughout the year.

The Kulturwerkstatt Altenberge e.V. invited people to design the individual elements as part of various projects, whose youth creative workshop belongs to the youth art school association. The artists involved were Moritz Stork, Martina Brückener and Stefan Rosendahl. The inauguration of the park and the Peace Pole took place on International Children’s Rights Day with the participation of many children. You are welcome to use the photo (with credit to the municipality of Altenberge).

On our community’s homepage we refer to your initiative with a link to your homepage, I hope that’s okay.  Submitted by: Franziska Mahlmann

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The Executive Director of Center for  Alternative  Dispute  Resolution, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Barr Anietie Inyang, JP received a Desktop Peace Pole to commemorate the 2023 Global Peace Pole Day. The Center also agree to Partner with May Peace Prevail on Earth International and UNIDPC to reach out to the community with the universal prayer for world Peace. Peace Stickers and Buttons was presented to the Executive Director to further the universal prayer for peace “MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH”.

Mojima Etokudo
Peace Representative
Nigeria, West Africa

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SANDUSKY — Friends and family members gathered to honor a beloved man who left a positive mark on many throughout his hometown.

Organized by the Center for Peace Through Understanding, on Monday, its members placed a Peace Pole at Talon Flohr Park on Cleveland Road (U.S. 6) at Erie Boulevard, across from a Marathon gas station, in Sandusky.

Officials renamed the park in 2021 a few months after Talon Flohr, 28, a 2011 Sandusky High School graduate, unexpectedly passed away.

“Talon was a model civil servant of his beloved hometown,” according to an event statement. “He was also a strong supporter of the Center for Peace Through Understanding, even in the early stages of its creation in 2016. He was later instrumental in helping that organization encourage city commissioners to make Sandusky, officially, a (Welcoming & Safe Community for Immigrants.)”

Those who spoke provided some additional context:

• The center, an organization created by First Congregational United Church of Christ in Sandusky, aims to foster peace with individuals and communities. The nonprofit considers itself nonreligious and nonpolitical.

• A Welcoming City implies a city openly accepts and respects refugees, foreigners, and those not native to the U.S. “This resolution will reinforce and publicly declare Sandusky’s commitment to being a safe, welcoming and inclusive place for all,” Flohr said in 2018.

• A Peace Pole— an 8-foot, four-sided aluminum pole with the words “May Peace Prevail On Earth” — represents a symbol conveying goodwill, inspiring people to build and maintain a peaceful community. Several can be found around Sandusky, and the peace phrase, located on each one, is etched in different languages, such as English, German, Spanish and sign language.

• Flohr served as the city’s neighborhood director, constantly talking with locals, and incorporating their vast input into plans to improve residential districts citywide. 

Among his greatest successes involved establishing this small park, or “parklet,” transforming a once-abandoned property into a community welcoming center. He did this by speaking to and working with area residents.

Flohr emphasized the park aims to bring community members, especially those living in or near this neighborhood, together. Before this gathering spot, they had nowhere within walking distance to socialize, relax or meet other people.

Placing a Peace Pole in his park represents a milestone moment, said Lenore Kure, pastor of First Congregational.

“One of Talon’s goals was to promote peace in Sandusky by having Peace Poles planted in several of the community’s neighborhoods,” Kure said. “In 2020, he proudly attended the dedication of one such Peace Pole: at Camp and West Monroe streets.”

Center members believed a Peace Pole would greatly honor Flohr’s legacy.

It’s “a fitting memorial to him,” Kure said. “Not only will the Peace Pole stand in honor of Talon, but in these unsettling times in our country and around the world, it will also be a reminder of the need for everyone, everywhere, to work together for peace.”

Kure and others want to continue the good work Flohr started.

“Talon is now enjoying that eternal life in the heavenly realm,” she said. “So, it is up to us to carry on his work for the city and his passion for peace. Let’s go and do that now.”

Talon the terrific

In his short time with Sandusky’s government, Flohr accomplished much. Here are just some of the more notable initiatives he successfully oversaw within a four-year period:

• Establishing the Sandusky Youth Commission, which brought together area high school students so they could get involved in public service and make worthwhile changes to benefit their peers

• Coordinating the ongoing renovations of Jaycee Park, now home to a recreational trail, refurbished basketball courts and other popular amenities

• Organizing the opening of Sandusky’s warming and cooling shelters where anyone in need, no matter during winter or summer, could stay to escape the harsh elements

• Implementing the Sandusky Neighborhood Initiative, which, for the first time in decades, addressed longstanding issues in residential areas

Officials emphasized how these weren’t Flohr’s ideas coming to fruition. Rather, it’s what the people desired.

Flohr calmly and intently listened to their feedback, formulated plans by breaking through the bureaucratic commotion and delivered on his promises. In today’s world, it’s a rare feat a single government official can nail a trifecta like this.

In 2018, Flohr won a prestigious statewide award, the Young Community Development Professional of the Year, for Sandusky’s neighborhood initiative plan.

“It’s always an honor to get awarded for the work we’ve done,” said Flohr in a 2018 article, sharing the credit with others. “But it is even more special to me as my work is aimed at improving my hometown.”

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CLARKSTON — Many people that go to Depot Park find peace and serenity.On Sept. 22, the Rotary Club of Clarkston took it one step further.

That day, Rotary members, along with interactors from Clarkston High School and friends, gathered at the downtown Clarkston park to celebrate the 42nd International Day of Peace. In 1981, world leaders declared Sept. 22 as a day to recognize the need for peace.

Clarkston Rotary chose to commemorate the day by donating a Peace Pole to the Clarkston community and installing it in Depot Park.

Inscribed with the message “May Peace Prevail On Earth” in multiple languages, the Peace Pole speaks to a universal goal of a more peaceful world. The Peace Pole is inscribed with the eight most common languages spoken in Clarkston Community Schools: English, Spanish, German, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Russian, Ukrainian, and Arabic.

Rotary President Stephine Banks said peace and conflict resolution is one of Rotary’s areas of focus.
“Rotary members were among the original signers of the United Nations Charter, and we have a permanent seat at the UN,” Banks said. “Rotary clubs around the world have joined hands in this endeavor, demonstrating what can be achieved when individuals come together with a common purpose. It is a powerful reminder that positive change is within our reach when we stand united.”

There are estimated to be over 250,000 Peace Poles in countries around the world.
— Mary Sloan

By Matt Mackinder on October 11, 2023

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This morning, I feel this summary of thoughts and visions welling up in my heart:

THE peaceful resonant frequency within and between all living requires a fair distribution of health promoting essentials:

Love
Food
Water
Shelter
Community
Dignity
Safety 
Voice
Arts

In Gratitude, Unity & Peace
Major Reneé Marie, U.S. Army Retired, 2017
Founder, Peace Poles for Schools, 2001

Peace Representative (Sacramento)
May Peace Prevail On Earth International

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Still in the spirit of the 2022 United Nations International Day of Peace Celebration in Nigeria by May Peace Prevail on Earth International, an Ambassador of Peace Engineer Mfon Akpan the CEO of AKMAG HOTELS in Nigeria received PEACE POLE. 

The Nigeria Representative of May Peace Prevail on Earth International Mr. Mojima Etokudo invited the members of the 2022 Steering Committee for the UN Peace Day to for an evaluation meeting, accountability, and appreciation on the committee for their excellent services and sacrifices towards the successful 2022 World Peace Day in Nigeria by MPPOEI both pre-event, main event and post event.

Each of the steering committee members received a certificate, stickers, and a token of money for transportation fare. The steering committee chairman Mr. Aniebiet Abraham appreciated MPPOEI for making them part of the Peace work team and promised to serve as volunteer anytime he and his team are called upon.

The CEO of AKMAG HOTELS in Nigeria himself an Ambassador of Peace, donated the venue for the 2022 UN Peace Day in Nigeria free of charge, received a Peace Pole alongside the manager of the Hotel. For one to use AKMAG HOTELS auditorium for a day event is worth $1,000 but we were gifted it free of charge. A Desktop Peace Pole, Certificate and Stickers was presented to the AKMAG HOTELS so every customer coming in can read the universal prayer for peace “May Peace Prevail on Earth.”

As part of our efforts to further the cause of Peace in our homes and Community, we have plans to present more PEACE POLES to others in our list. We pray for strength and resources to help get more materials.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve humanity as Peace Representative.

Sincerely,
Mojima Etokudo
Peace Representative in Nigeria

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Her Royal Majesty,  Queen Grace Johnson Obosi received a Peace Pole today  at the Palace as a “Justice of Peace”  Still in the spirit of the 2022 World Peace Day on the theme “END RACISM, BUILD PEACE” Gender equality is advocating by the Nigeria Representative of the May Peace Prevail On Earth International, hence the honoring of a queen as Peace Ambassador with the presentation of Peace Pole, Certificate, stickers and Peace medal.

Members of the Traditional Rulers Council of Oruk Anam LGA both men and women witnessed the presentations and received Peace stickers and sang, May Peace Prevail On Earth. Traditional Rulers Council of Oruk Anam, the Wife of the King is in charge of the Women coordinating their affairs and reports to the King, while the King is in charge of both the men and women.

Our Steering Committee for 2022 UN Peace Day in Nigeria was in attendance at the brief ceremony.

Dr. Johnson J. Obosi; a King of Oruk Anam, received our Peace Pole in 2009 during our World Peace day Celebration.  He is also our Peace Ambassador.

May Peace Prevail on Earth.

Sincerely,
Mojima Etokudo
Peace Representative in Nigeria

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The 2022 United Nations International Day of Peace celebration in Nigeria by Peace Representative of May Peace Prevail On Earth International.

A twelve member steering committee was set up in Nigeria by the Nigerian Peace Representative, Mr. Mojima Etokudo, along with Mr. Aniebiet Abraham as the Chairperson.

A week full of activities-from September 8- 21, 2022.

In honor of the 2022 United Nations’ Peace Day, the following activities were carried out:

On September 8, 2022, the steering committee met with the Traditional Rulers Council of Abak county council, we sensitized them on peaceful coexistence. The Peace Pole and peace stickers were presented to the Traditional Rulers. Both the men and women wing received the Peace Pole. 

On the same day, the Executive Chairman (Mayor) of Abak Local Government Area (County Council), Hon. Ekerete Inyang received a Desktop Peace Pole as Ambassador of Peace.

On Wednesday September 14, Mr. Mojima Etokudo, led the steering committee and discussed the issues on PEACE building,  on Radio Station, 101.5 FM. Telephone lines were opened and many called in during our session in the studio.

On Thursday September 15, again, another Radio station XL106.9 FM on the program of one of our media partner MICHAEL BUSH PLC granted us  thirty minutes live on air, to further promote the universal prayer for world peace,  “MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH”  and the United Nations’ Peace Day.

On Monday September 19, we met with the General Manager of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Channel 12, Uyo,  to discuss our United Nations’ Peace Day event coverage, in which she accepted. 

On Tuesday September 20, we had a pre-event meeting with our Peace Ambassadors, to evaluate our peace work, progress and challenges.

On Wednesday September 21, ABN Television granted me one hour of airtime live, United Nations’ International Day of Peace was discussed to include the activities of May Peace Prevail on Earth International.

Our 2022, United Nations’ Peace Day in Nigeria by May Peace Prevail On Earth International had a wider pre and post event Media Coverage.

WORLD PEACE DAY CELEBRATION 2022:

The event on Wednesday September 21,2022 commencement:

Red Carpet Reception: Guest were treated to a short interview on camera.  Program of the event and information about the May Peace Prevail On Earth International organization were shared and then peace stickers were handed out. 

Indoor event at AKMAG HOTELS, which accommodates up to 350 people, was filled to capacity.

We opened with the universal peace prayer for world peace- “May Peace Prevail on Earth” was sung in unison, at midday.

Evangelist Bassey Esang delivered a sermon on the need for PEACE.

The keynote speaker, Dr. Udeme Nana delivered a lecture on the theme: “END RACISM, BUILD PEACE” it was thought provoking.

The Chairman on the Occasion AKPARAWA MICHAEL BUSH in his address to salute the United Nations and the May Peace Prevail On Earth International for the initiative and to implore Peace Enthusiasts at the event to hold unto the ideals of Peace for all life on Earth.

Students of Government Model Girls Secondary School, Ikot Ekang, Abak rendered PEACE SONG, and the audience were thrilled. 

The School Principal and the students received a Peace Pole and a Certificate of participation.

MESSAGES/ADDRESS/SPEECHES:

Mojima Etokudo, Peace Representative in Nigeria presented my address which provoked many PEACE ENTHUSIASTS in attendance to redirect their thoughts towards injustice,  discimination and gender inequality as an instrument that triggered Racism.

A Resolution on International Day of Peace was read by Dr. Marcel Agim, World Bank Appeals Project Coordinator, Cross River State. Dr. Agim was awarded as our Peace Ambassador.

The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres’ message was read by Mr Eddy Ekpenyong, a veteran journalist who was awarded Ambassador of Peace/Life Time Achievement on Broadcasting and developmental journalism.

The Vice President of May Peace Prevail On Earth International,  Rika Saionji,  sent in a video message that inspired the audience.

The Executive Director of May Peace Prevail On Earth International,  Fumi Johns Stewart’s speech was read by Barrister Osita Onuora who was awarded as Ambassador of Peace.

The Program Director, International Exchange MPPOEI, Mr. Yashio Mochizuki’s Message was read by Miss Emem Mojima, a 16 year old girl.

Messages by Deborah Moldow of Garden of Light and Lisa Parker of PEACE PHILLY were read by our Peace Ambassadors.

PRAYERS FOR PEACE:

Prayers for PEACE in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Africa, the Global Community and for the peaceful election in Nigeria come 2023,  was offered by both Christian and Moslem clerics.

AWARD OF PEACE AMBASSADORS:

Thirty  Nigerians were selected from the following religious circle.  The  Traditional Rulers Council, Military Commander, Academia, Political class, Entrepreneurs and Media circle received Peace Poles, Certificates, peace stickers and Peace Medals as Ambassadors of Peace.

Post United Nations’ PEACE DAY CELEBRATION ACTIVITY:

We plan to follow up with our planned advocacy with both Traditional Rulers, Women folk, Youth and Students. 

A Peace Pole will be presented during our meeting.  We are praying for more resources to procure more Peace Poles, and stickers etc.

May Peace Prevail On Earth.

Sincerely,

Mojima Etokudo
May Peace Prevail On Earth International, Peace Representative in Nigeria

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