100 Peace Poles - 100 Years

Celebrating the Centenary of the Rotary Tasmania in 2024

The Peace Pole program had its beginnings in 1955. You can now find Peace Poles in close to 200 countries with more than 200,000 placed around the world.

To recognise the centenary of Rotary in Tasmania, Rotary Clubs and Rotary members are aiming to donate 100 Peace Poles to schools, community groups and not for profit organisations.

Peace Poles are set into the earth, with the Universal Peace Message ’May Peace Prevail on Earth’ written on each side in four languages. They symbolise our common wish for a world at peace. They stand as a silent vigil, reminding us to think and act in the spirit of peace.

In Australia, the Rotary Peace Pole project began with an idea of Rotary member Michael Rabey and the Rotary Club of Canberra Burley Griffin. The idea was one of several initiatives to celebrate the centenary of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand in 2020-2021.

Rotary Tasmania is continuing this legacy by inviting Rotary Clubs, to approach schools at all levels, local and state Government bodies, community organisations and businesses in Tasmania to join together and celebrate the 100 years of Rotary in Tasmania through 2024. Importantly the aim is help spread the message of peace across our State and throughout the world. It is a reminder that peace begins in our hearts, our homes and our communities.