For one hour, we invite Rotarians, Rotaractors, partners, friends and communities everywhere to come together—across borders, cultures and differences—to affirm a simple but powerful message: Different people. Shared humanity. Stronger together. Peace in the midst of Diversity.

Join us as together we celebrate International Peace Day 2026!

1 Hour for Peace — Peace in the Midst of Diversity

In recognition of International Peace Day 2026 Rotary Club of the Caribbean Plus presents 1 Hour for Peace, a special virtual gathering under the theme “Peace in the Midst of Diversity.”

This one-hour experience will bring together voices, cultures and creative expressions from across the Caribbean and beyond to reflect on the power of peace, understanding and unity in our diverse communities.

The program will feature Dawn Rochelle, CADRE Technical Advisor for The Rotary Foundation for Peace and Conflict Resolution and Global Health, who will share insights on building peace and strengthening communities. Rotary District 7030 Governor Maurice Saad will also offer a special message of peace and solidarity.

Through dance, song and other artistic performances, the event will celebrate the many ways the arts can inspire dialogue, connection and hope. A special highlight will be the unveiling of the Rotary Club of the Caribbean Plus’ Caribbean Song for Peace a musical expression of our shared commitment to peace across our territories and around the world supported by Artificial Intelligence.

Take a moment in the evening of Monday 21 September 2026 at 6pm to reflect on our Rotary responsibility to build understanding, foster compassion, and work together for a better, more peaceful world.

Past District 7730 Governor Dawn Rochelle. Rotary Foundation CADRE Technical Advisor, and global advocate whose work advances peace, health, girls’ empowerment, and stronger communities. A passionate Rotary leader and community organizer, she believes lasting peace is built through connection, understanding, inclusion, and service.

For Dawn, Rotary is not just service—its connection, transformation, and purpose. It is the call to do more, give more, and love more. Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-rochelle-lcsw-b4618a15/

Full Bio: https://rotarycaribbeanplus.org/Speakers/33107d73-18c7-4053-bf6f-5e9236adb8fc

Maurice Saad, District 7030 Governor (26/27) was born in Senegal (West Africa) in 1968 and truly embodies Peace in the Midst of Diversity

Maurice SAAD is a Pharmacist and a Toxicologist by profession with 30 years of experience. He graduated from University of Paris XI and completed his study with a degree in Industrial Pharmacy at University of Montreal Canada. He worked in Research and Development in a Pharmaceutical firm and after a few years opened a pharmacy in Guadeloupe. Maurice is married to Aline since 1998 and is the father of two boys. A Rotarian since 2003, he was president of RC Pointe à Pitre Doyen in 2015-2016, Assistant Governor for Guadeloupe 2020-2023 and District Membership Chair since 2023-2026.

Domanique M Cameron is the chief strategy, finance and business lead at WT Buinness and Risk Advisory Lead. Her professional experience spans strategic planning, risk management, and business systems. She brings that same focus on practical solutions to her Rotary service, connecting community needs with opportunities for meaningful action. Her service includes engaging young people in Positive Peace education, supporting girls’ and youth empowerment, and strengthening community partnerships. As District Peacebuilding Chair, she is passionate and committed to helping clubs make peacebuilding part of their everyday work, giving people the knowledge, confidence, and opportunities to create change within their own communities.

The special invited guests will be joined by familiar faces of Rotary Club of Caribbean Plus:

Left to right: President Tzarmallah Joseph, Club Peace Ambassador Rudo Udika and Moment of Gratitude by Rene Klock.

Special Peace Performances by:

Christel La Guerre, aka Lady La Guerre, is a Grenadian singer, songwriter, actor, model, and guitarist with a deep passion for Grenadian culture. Performing since age 10, she has gained experience locally and internationally and has contributed to the Soca industry for the past five years with songs including Jungle Boss, No Post, Sponge Bob, and Bumpa All In D Road. This year, she is competing in Grenada’s National Groovy Soca Monarch Competition.

Dr. Savitri Rampersad is a Cultural Studies scholar whose work examines the steelpan’s sound development and its cognitive and emotional influence. Her research demonstrates that the instrument’s vibrations—distinct from its musical performance—produce measurable effects on adult cognition and emotional experiences. Her recent publication, Steelpan Vibrations: Unlocking the Human Mind, details how the instrument's sound vibrations—independent of melody or rhythm—access subconscious mental pathways.

Simeon Joseph is a violinist from Saint Lucia.

Join us as we celebrate peace, gratitude, and unity.

The Rotary Club of the Caribbean Plus is also launching a 155 day Peacebuilding fundraiser as part of observance of International Peace Day. At any time before 23 February 2027 (Rotary Day), with any amount you can directly support the Rotary Foundation’s Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Annual Fund by using this link. Use your MyRotary email and the donation will be added to your donation history with the Rotary Foundation directly.

Donate to Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Rotary International Annual Fund