Unite for Peace

Peace is more than the absence of violence.

Positive Peace Pillars are the building blocks of sustainable societies.

And as Rotary members we share the role of Peacebuilders around the world.

Unite for Peace brings together global voices, real stories, and moments of connection, from people who have fled conflict, to those helping others heal and rebuild, to those bringing disparate views together in empathy and understanding, to leaders shaping what peace looks like in action.

This is what Rotary members do.
This is a conversation worth being part of.

“When we change our communities, we create lasting impact across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
Yinka Babalola

Featured Speakers

Yinka Babalola

Yinka Babalola
Speaker

As Rotary International President-Elect, Yinka Babalola brings decades of leadership shaped by service across more than 80 countries and regions. He will be speaking about violence in his home country.

Anne Kjaer Bathel

Anne Kjær Bathel
Speaker

Building on a family legacy of pacifism, Anne Kjær Bathel connects thousands of refugees to opportunities in the tech sector. She's a Rotary Peace Fellow who innovates refugee integration through her schools in Europe.

Cedric Bichano

Cedric Bichano
Speaker

From fleeing conflict in Congo to amplifying refugee voices through film, Cedric Bichano now empowers others to share their stories and foster healing.

Linda Low

Linda Low
Speaker

Through her Leadership Dialogues program, Rotary Peace Fellow Linda Low creates space for meaningful conversations that build empathy, understanding, and connection across diverse communities.

Youth-2-Youth Experience

Youth-2-Youth Experience
Featured Peacebuilding Story

Bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth, the Youth-2-Youth Experience fosters reconciliation, cultural understanding, and environmental stewardship through immersive learning.

“When we understand their differences, then we start living peacefully together.”
Cedric Bichano
 

Moderators

Chenai Kadungure

Chenai Kadungure
Co-Host

A Rotary Peace Fellow and global presenter, Chenai Kadungure brings international experience in peace, development, and social justice, along with leadership in advancing inclusion and public image across Rotary.

Sakun Gajurel

Sakun Gajurel
Co-Host

With experience spanning multiple United Nations agencies and global humanitarian work, Rotary Peace Fellow Sakun Gajurel has addressed complex issues including health, refugee response, and climate challenges across several continents.

 

Musicians

David LaMotte

David LaMotte
Guitarist

Singer-songwriter and Rotary Peace Fellow David LaMotte combines music, speaking, and writing to engage audiences worldwide in conversations about peace and purpose.

Daisy Jopling

Daisy Jopling
Violinist

International violinist Daisy Jopling blends artistic performance with powerful storytelling, creating experiences that connect audiences across cultures and continents.

Diego Carneiro

Diego Carneiro
Cellist

A Rotary Peace Fellow and internationally recognized cellist, Diego Carneiro uses music as a platform for peacebuilding and social transformation across global communities.

“If we can accept our own fears, mistakes, and negativity, we won’t act out in destructive ways: hurting others or our planet.”
Daisy Jopling
 
Unite for Peace Production Team
  • Robert Friend, Technical Producer
  • Joe Solway, Producer
  • Erin Ueffing, Communications