Hawaiʻi Foundation Connects 20 Peace Pole Sites for International Day of Peace
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Wailuku, HAWAII, Oct. 12, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Teran James Young Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based on Maui, Hawaii, hosted a significant event on September 21, 2026, to mark the United Nations' International Day of Peace. The event, which connected 20 Peace Pole sites across Maui, Oregon, and Canada, aimed to spread a message of peace and unity. On that day, the foundation's Director, Genesis Young, led a livestream that brought together communities from diverse locations.
The event began with a minute of silence for peace at noon, in keeping with the United Nations’ observance. This was followed by a heart-centered global coherence meditation. Participants from 10 sites on Maui, 2 on Oahu, and 2 on Hawaii Island, along with attendees from Oregon, California, New Hampshire, Florida, Washington, Montreal, Southern Ontario, Costa Rica, Turkey, Delhi, Aruba, and Singapore, shared their thoughts and ideas for peace solutions.
Maui County honored September 21 as Peace Day, recognizing the significance of the event. The Teran James Young Foundation received a Ceremonial Resolution 25-185 from Maui County Council Member Yuki Lei Sugimura, further emphasizing the importance of the day.
The Peace Pole Project reports that more than 200,000 Peace Poles have been planted worldwide, serving as symbols of peace in schools, parks, gardens, places of worship, and public spaces. The foundation's efforts are part of a larger global movement. On September 21, 2026, the Teran James Young Foundation connected 20 Peace Pole sites in Hawaiʻi, Oregon, and Canada during a livestream marking the United Nations’ International Day of Peace. Communities thousands of miles apart took part together around a single message: May Peace Prevail on Earth.
Looking ahead, the Teran James Young Foundation plans to continue its mission by welcoming more communities, schools, congregations, and organizations to the International Day of Peace. The Maui Peace Summit, scheduled for May 8, 2027, both online and in person, will be a key event in this ongoing effort. Kihei Charter and Maui Rotary are among the organizations that will be installing a new Peace Pole in 2026.
The foundation's programs promote restorative practices, Nonviolent Communication, and healthy environmental practices in schools, communities, and the world. The Teran James Young Foundation is committed to fostering a culture of peace and sustainability, and its efforts are part of a global initiative to promote peace and nonviolence.