Few people are aware that, with Peace Day celebrations in over 180 countries, people all over the world can be inspired by one another, become informed about solutions they can adapt, and engage with like minded people up to the same goal. Peace Day Philly has so much experience to share!
- Marilyn King, 2 time Olympian
The inspiring message of the International Day of Peace and it’s invitation to local peace action has drawn the support of former Mayor Michael Nutter, Former Mayor Jim Kenney, current Police Commissioner Bethel, Former Police Commissioner Outlaw, former State Senator Larry Farnese, councilman Mark Squilla and many area non-profit organizations.
Here are some of the messages of support Peace Day Philly, celebrating 15+ years, has received from global and local organizations:
Anne Creter, United Nations Infrastructures for Peace (I4P) and PDP Founding member
Peace Day Philly (PDP) is in the DNA of Philadelphia because it actively addresses in modern day the unique aim enshrined in Philly's powerful peace history. It is called the "City of Brotherly Love" because its name reflects his vision of a community based on tolerance, peace, and harmony. Centered around observance of the September 21st UN International Day of Peace, PDP is vital to our city with its impressive array of peacebuilding events that enhance Philly's ability to live up to its noble ideal. Kudos for 15+ years of deepening peacebuilding connections throughout the city.
2026 Letter of support from Chicago Build the Peace HERE
Letter of support from Pathways To Peace HERE
Letter of support from Dot Maver HERE
Congratulations to Peace Day Philly on your 15th anniversary! PDP has provided an outstanding role model for cities worldwide promoting peace by bringing together diverse members of the community in all kinds of artistic and educational activities celebrating the annual International Day of Peace. PDP has a distinguished history of working for many years to amplify Peace Day by bringing students to the United Nations and offering an impressive range of opportunities to be a peacemaker both online and in the City of Brotherly Love. Special appreciation goes to Lisa DiNardo Parker who has selflessly and ably stewarded PDP since its inception as an internationally recognized beacon of peace. ~ Rev. Deborah Moldow, Director of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, served for 20 years on the IDP NGO Committee while representing the prayer "May Peace Prevail on Earth" at the United Nations.
Peace Day Philly Shines as a model for city-wide participation in peacebulding activities. Through efforts such as Peace Day Philly, in cities and towns around the world, we are moving closer to the day when peace becomes a norm in our society and in the world. - Chicago Build the Peace
Communities need a special connection to the diversity within their boundaries and throughout the world. It takes a strong, caring commitment to address issues that can cause division, distrust, unrest and violence. Peace Day Philly offers programs that build community involvement. By connecting Philadelphia with the UN International Day of Peace annually, Peace Day Philly helps foster ongoing relationships that build and reinforce cooperation, respect, friendship and caring.These are the very qualities needed to build a safe and caring environment now and into the future. -Monica Willard, United Religions Initiative (URI)
Peace Day Philly has reverberations around the world. We’re proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Philadelphia in support of peace in our world and in our own neighborhoods. - The Enough Project
Peace Day Philly is such a valuable initiative because of its ability to unite diverse groups of peacemakers for them to do something active. Peacemaking is not a passive process, and Peace Day highlights the things that have been done, and the things that have yet to be done, toward promoting active peacemaking in a way that no other initiative does. - Global Citizen/MLK Day of Service
Peace Day Philly is a perfect example of what it means to think globally and act locally! - The Dialogue Project
A special thank you to Peace Day Philly for your incredible work for raising awareness of this day and that’s deeply impacting people’s lives.- Peace One Day
Peace Day Philly's message has such great appeal to our local, as well global communities. Our students want to help spread this universal and critically important message however we can. Music is often viewed as a "common language" we can all share and shared experiences have the power to bring us together and help us to get to know and respect each other. - Philadelphia Sinfonia
The true measure of success for Peace Day Philly is how it inspired and encouraged on the ground peace building efforts in inner city Philadelphia. Whether sports or art, the environment or education, the Peace Day Philly organization has been a practical and productive catalyst for dialogue and positive actions to increase safety, prosperity and quality of life in Philadelphia. - International Cities of Peace
Former Mayor Nutter’s support for Peace Day Philly: