Posts by Samia Squires
Snowdonia, UK
On 31 July 2003 the first World Peace Flame monument in the UK was installed at the Dru Centre in Snowdonia National Park, North Wales.
Read MoreMemphis, USA
On 27 September 2002 the World Peace Flame lamp was installed at the opening of the new human rights building in the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, USA.
Read MoreThe Hague, The Netherlands
The first ever World Peace Flame monument was inaugurated on 18 April 2002 in The Hague. It stands outside the Peace Palace, home of the International Court of Justice and an important symbol of international cooperation and unity.
Read MoreHolsbeek, Belgium
“We need to do our best for peace each and every day”, said Annelies Vander Bracht, Executive Councillor for International Cooperation and Culture in Holsbeek. “Unlike what many people think, conflicts aren’t just important in far-away places. They’re also a reality for us here in our own town. Our new World Peace Flame is a great start to make everyone aware of that.”
Read MoreStory of how the World Peace Flame was created
In July 1999 seven live flames, lit on five different continents, were flown to the UK where they were united into one flame: The World Peace Flame. We aim to inspire people everywhere that the individual plays a crucial role in creating peace at every level.
Read MoreWPF candle lit by peace activist in Iran
The World Peace Flame candle was lit by peace activist who is a victim of landmines (double hand amputation and blind). He is now teaching computers to those veterans who have lost their eye in the war.
Read MoreOregon/Ashland (USA)
On the next International Day of Peace (September 21, 2018) a World Peace Flame will be lit in the Thalden Pavilion at the Sustainability Center of the Southern Oregon University (SOU).
Read MoreCommunities come together to lighting up lives
It all starts with a dream! Working together to manifest a WPF monument is an act of peace in itself. The team of friends from Venlo, NL succeeded and this catalysed inter cultural community programmes in their city.
Read MoreHengelo (Bronckhorst), The Netherlands
The Hengelo lantern monument was designed by a local WPF committee and installed on June 9 2018.
Read MoreVlissingen, The Netherlands
The Vlissingen monument will be installed on 15 September 2018. It is unique as the flame will be powered by the waste gas of an oil refinery.
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