The Rotary Club of Carpinteria will dedicate a Peace Pole bearing the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in nine languages, including Braille, 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25 at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 315 Foothill Road.
The Peace Pole represents Rotary’s and Girls Inc’s commitment to promoting peace, unity, and cross-cultural understanding, the Rotary Club said. The dedication event is open to all to attend.
The collaborative project was developed jointly by members of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria and Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, who selected the languages together to reflect the diversity and values of the Carpinteria community.
Rotary Peace Poles are part of a global initiative by Rotary International to foster dialogue, understanding, and positive change through visible symbols of peace.
Each Peace Pole serves as a monument to inspire unity among people of all backgrounds, and a reminder that peace begins in our communities, the club said.
“This Peace Pole is more than just a symbol,” said Roland Rotz, Peacebuilder director for the Rotary Club of Carpinteria. “It’s a call to action for our community to live out Rotary’s mission of goodwill, service, and peaceful conflict resolution.”
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria joined the Peacebuilder initiative last year, following the lead of the Carpinteria Morning Rotary and other clubs in the region. Through this designation, the club is committed to advancing peace-building efforts locally and globally.
For more about the Rotary Club of Carpinteria or the Peace Pole dedication, email Leigh-Anne Anderson, leighanne@anderson-pr.com.