ONE WORLD, MANY CULTURES
PROJECT / 2021 — 2023

ART FOR PEACE PROJECT
IN JULY 2024

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The Peace Club is a registered charitable organisation with a mission to promote peace, loving-kindness, and compassion in society through various initiatives and activities. We empower individuals to embrace these values, inspiring a culture of positive change that leads to a more harmonious and equitable world for all. Incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957 (50104410) and based in Dunedin.

ABOUT US

The dream of world peace will never come true if the dreamer is unable to find his or her own inner contentment.

About Us

The Peace Club is a registered charitable organisation with a mission to promote peace, loving-kindness, and compassion in society through various initiatives and activities. We empower individuals to embrace these values, inspiring a culture of positive change that leads to a more harmonious and equitable world for all. Incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957 (50104410) and based in Dunedin, we are committed to creating a society that embraces empathy, kindness, and global unity, as we believe that these values are essential for creating a peaceful world.

Our Values

The Peace Club’s values of tranquility, empowerment, equality, global unity, empathy, and kindness inform our work and interactions with staff, members, and the wider community, creating a culture of positive change.

TRANQUIL

EMPOWERED

EQUAL

UNIFIED

EMPATHETIC

KIND

OUR CLUB

About Us

The Peace Club is a registered charitable organization with a mission to promote peace, loving-kindness, and compassion in society through various initiatives and activities. We empower individuals to embrace these values, inspiring a culture of positive change that leads to a more harmonious and equitable world for all. Incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957 (50104410) and based in Dunedin, we are committed to creating a society that embraces empathy, kindness, and global unity, as we believe that these values are essential for creating a peaceful world.

Our Values

The Peace Club’s values of tranquility, empowerment, equality, global unity, empathy, and kindness inform our work and interactions with staff, members, and the wider community, creating a culture of positive change.

TRANQUIL

EMPOWERED

EQUAL

UNIFIED

EMPATHETIC

KIND

OUR CLUB

Young Minds for
a Peaceful Future

The Peace Club is a youth-led organisation that is run by young individuals who are passionate about promoting peace, love, and compassion in their communities. Our organisation is committed to creating a more harmonious and equitable world for all by inspiring and empowering young people to embrace these values through various initiatives and activities. We believe that youth have the power to create positive change and that by giving them the platform to do so, we can build a better future for ourselves and generations to come.

Our Diverse Community of
Changemakers

At The Peace Club, we recognise the importance of youth involvement in creating a more peaceful world. Our members are made up of young people from diverse backgrounds who share a common goal of making a positive impact on society. By providing a space for young individuals to connect, learn, and take action together, we are building a community of changemakers who are committed to making a difference in the world. We believe that through collaboration, innovation, and determination, we can achieve our vision of a world where peace and compassion are the norm.

OUR VALUES

TRANQUIL

At The Peace Club, we believe in promoting inner peace and tranquility as a fundamental value. We believe that cultivating a sense of calm and inner stillness helps us to approach challenges and conflicts with clarity, wisdom, and compassion.

EMPOWERED

We strive to empower individuals and communities to take positive action towards creating a more just and peaceful world. We believe in providing people with the tools and resources they need to become agents of change in their own lives and communities.

EQUAL

The Peace Club is committed to promoting equality and social justice for all people, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or socio-economic background. We believe that everyone should have access to the same opportunities and rights, and that no one should be discriminated against or excluded because of who they are.

UNIFIED

We believe in the power of unity and collaboration. We work to bring together people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, to build bridges of understanding and create a more harmonious and connected world.

EMPATHETIC

We prioritise empathy and compassion as core values. We believe in the importance of listening to and understanding others’ experiences and perspectives, and in treating all people with kindness and respect.

KIND

We believe that kindness and compassion are essential qualities that can transform individuals and societies. We encourage acts of kindness and compassion towards all beings, and work to create a culture of caring and generosity.

OUR OUR CREST & LOGO

The Peace Club was established in 2019 during the Otago Light of Peace event held in front of the Clock Tower at the University of Otago. The club’s crest incorporates elements from the University of Otago crest, which features The Arms of the University of Otago. These arms were granted by the Lord Lyon on 21 January 1948 and were based on the unauthorised arms used on the University’s seal since 1870. The University’s motto, “Sapere Aude” translates to “dare to be wise” or “have courage to be wise.”

To symbolize the values of harmony and serenity, The Peace Club included a dove and an olive leaf into the University of Otago’s crest. The dove is an internationally recognized emblem of peace and embodies the club’s dedication to advancing amicability, empathy, and benevolence in society. On the other hand, the olive leaf is emblematic of hope and the conviction that peace can be accomplished through non-violent approaches. The integration of the dove and olive leaf serves as a constant reminder of The Peace Club’s objective to construct a more equitable and harmonious world.

The Peace Club logo was conceptualized by taking inspiration from the olive branch, a well-known symbol of peace, and modifying its design to form the letter “P”, which represents the word “Peace”. The logo was further refined to create a modern and visually appealing design that effectively captures the values and mission of The Peace Club.

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INFO@THEPEACE.CO.NZ

PHONE

ADDRESS

84 ALBANY ST., DUNEDIN, 9016, NZ

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FAQ's

To become a member of THE PEACE CLUB, you can apply by registering on their website at www.thepeace.co.nz/member. The registration process is simple and straightforward, and you will need to provide basic information such as your name, email address, and contact details.

We, The Peace Club

The Peace Club is based in Dunedin at the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic. The Peace Club is open for everyone to join, regardless of their religion, belief, gender or age. We expect that whoever participates in our events will realise their own inner peace and pass that on to others in  society so that they can find  real peace within themselves. Inner peace can inspire people to share peace, loving-kindness and compassion to their societies, and can encourage people to think more about peace and to create more activities around the issue of peace in society.

Inner Peace

Those who seek peace have long debated how world peace should begin. They have examined various environmental factors such as ecology, food supply, access to medicine, laws, limitation of nuclear weapons , treaties, technology, political stability, the economy, society and poverty.

Despite such close and detailed examinations, they have failed to notice that the origin of peace is much closer than any of those factors they have studied. The starting point of peace is within them. The dream of world peace will never come true if the dreamer is unable to find his or her own inner contentment.

Once everyone experiences inner happiness, true world peace will occur. When the defilements in the hearts of humans are totally eliminated, things that were once beyond our imagination, like world peace, are suddenly possible and within reach. All it takes is to accomplish that first step – which is to practice meditation to experience the source of inner happiness. This knowledge is as ancient as the human race.

Happiness from within can be attained by quietly stilling the mind at the centre of one’s body. The deeper you sink into this peace and calm found at the centre of each one of us, the more it expands outwards to our loved ones, family, friends, and society, without limits – like the sun that radiates its brilliance throughout the universe.

If everyone meditated, the results will be magnified; encircling entire countries and even the whole world. Imagine a world of peace. Police, soldiers and the criminal justice system will no longer be necessary when all we feel towards one another is joy and friendship. War, terrorism greed and ignorance would be eradicated.

Achieving World Peace

World peace begins with us. It does not require money, international schemes or treaties to bring about this plan of peace. It starts by first bringing our mind to a standstill, then spreading this peace to the world. Every good thing begins with us when we still our mind at the centre of the body at the seventh base of the mind. When our minds are at peace, the process of achieving world peace will not be difficult.

Peace is not just the absence of conflict but the prevalence of justice. It’s about hope opportunity, empowerment and dignity. Peace guarantees the world is preserved for generation to come by ending poverty combating climate change and fighting injustice and inequality. Peace is the ability to differ in opinion, culture, religion, ethnicity, ideology and live united in the same community.

Let’s make peace possible!

It’s about how we act toward one another in the face of challenges instability and terror. Peace is about respect for human dignity, respect for human life, respect for neighbours and strangers alike. A threat to peace anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere. We must think of ourselves as global citizens and not just citizens of our community and country. For peace to prevail we must bring hope to the hopeless, opportunity to the underserved, empowerment to the oppressed, and dignity to the disrespected. The conditions that threaten peace are man-made and it will be the actions of global citizens that reverse these conditions. Now is the time to mobilize people from around the world to commit to creating peace. We must create awareness, advocate for peaceful communities, and take action together. Let’s make peace possible!