Rotary has 7 Areas of Focus. One of those areas is Peace. In reality, everything Rotary does is about Peace.
From raising awareness of Domestic Violence and developing programs with others to address the issue, sourcing water for drinking and hygiene to developing young leaders through Youth Exchange, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards and training future Peace Builders. Rotary has a hand in all of these and many more activities that help to bring about a more peaceful world.
As a Partner of the United Nations, Rotary celebrates International Peace Day with other organisations and individuals around the world. 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace. It is celebrated this year on Saturday 21st September. The theme for this year fits with the declaration - "Cultivating a Culture of Peace".
Peace is not something you can wish for - it is an action - actions we take everyday can demonstrate our commitment to a Culture of Peace or they can demonstrate the opposite. Each and every one of us human beings, has to work at Peace. We know that is won't 'just happen'.
The challenge is for us to determine that we want a peaceful world for ourselves and future generations. That journey must start today.
Rotary working to create a Peaceful World for All
Service Above Self
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Australia