April Newsletter

Destination Peace Monthly Digest

Insights, reflections, and updates from our peace-building journey.

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Welcome Section

Dear Valued Supporters and Friends of Destination Peace,

We are delighted to present the May 2025 edition of our Monthly Digest, a testament to our ongoing commitment to fostering peace, understanding, and cooperation across the globe. This past month has been particularly significant as we continued to navigate the complex landscape of global diplomacy and advocacy for peace.

In this digest, we highlight our recent activities and initiatives that aim to strengthen institutions, reframe narratives, and celebrate peace in various forms. We also look forward to our upcoming trips that will further our mission.

Thank you for your continued support and interest in our journey towards a more peaceful world.

Sincerely,
Emanuel C. Perlman
Founder and CEO, Destination Peace

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Welcome Note

Thank you for your continued support and interest in our journey towards a more peaceful world.

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April 2025 Developments

This section summarizes key activities for April 2025, focusing on peace advocacy and global engagement.

• Media Advocacy:

Appearances on Nigerian Afia TV and TVC TV discussed strong institutions and global diplomacy, emphasizing governance and conflict resolution.

• Global Campaigns:

Efforts to reframe Africa’s narrative through global advocacy highlighted the continent’s potential and resilience.

• Community Events:

Destination Peace documentary premiere at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center and lecture at Lead Network Africa fostered peace and justice.

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Future Events

Planned travels for 2025 include engagements in Austria, Macedonia, Hungary, Ghana, Nigeria, China, and Hong Kong, aiming to expand international peacebuilding networks.

Event Analysis

1. Advocating for Strong Institutions on Nigerian Afia TV: This event involved discussions on governance, transparency, and accountability, crucial for preventing conflicts. It addressed challenges like corruption and democratic stability. The platform, Afia TV, is a Nigerian media outlet, which focuses on local audiences to influence policy and public opinion.
2. Navigating Global Diplomacy on a prime time Telecast on TVC TV. TVC TV, another prominent Nigerian network, provided a national stage to discuss diplomatic strategies for conflict resolution. This included bilateral and multilateral efforts, aligning with our global peace-building initiatives.
3. Reframing Africa’s Narrative through Global Advocacy: Destination Peace is working to counter negative stereotypes and highlight Africa’s contributions to global peace. It involves partnerships with the media, and policymakers, aiming to shift perceptions and foster economic and cultural exchange. This aligns with Destination Peace’s goal of using transformative methods to inspire change.
4. Celebrating Peace at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center: This event in Baltimore, Maryland served as the launching of the American premiere of Destination Peace’s documentary One True Voice.
5. Lecturing on Peace and Justice at Lead Network Africa: Lead Network Africa is an African-focused leadership network.

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Upcoming Events: Travels in 2025

Travels planned for 2025 to Austria, Macedonia, Hungary, Ghana, Nigeria, China, and Hong Kong. These travels indicate Destination Peace’s outreach, aiming to engage with international peace organizations and strengthen local initiatives. Our travels are a mix of European, African, and Asian destinations, reflecting a comprehensive approach to peacebuilding:

• Austria: to engage with European peace leaders and participate in international forums.
• Macedonia: To explore regional peace initiatives, focusing on cross-cultural dialogue.
• Hungary: To meet leaders on global security and peace initiatives.
• Ghana: To expand ties with African peace networks, building on existing advocacy efforts in the region.
• Nigeria: To continue work on peace, justice and institutional strength with Peacebuilder, Social Entrepreneur, School Administrator, and Public Affairs Analyst, Chukwuma Okenwa.
• China and Hong Kong: To foster East-West dialogue, through cultural exchange programs, aligning with Destination Peace’s music-based approach.

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Quote from Manny

“When you overhear someone talking about an important matter saying, “someone else will take care of it,” that’s your invitation to get the job done!!”

Emanuel C Pelman, Founder & CEO, Destination Peace.

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Our Latest Posts

• Embracing Peace Amid Hysteria: Lessons from History and Today Read more
• Uniting Communities: Baltimore and Nigeria’s Champions of Peace and Progress. Read more
• From Rural Empowerment to Global Innovation: Naila H. Chowdhury’s Appearance at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center Read more
• What Happened at Thurgood Marshall’s Elementary Will Move You: The One True Voice Event Read more

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Past Events

We recently participated in:

• American Premier of One True Voice
• Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS)
• An Unforgettable Hour With Marion Lazan, A Child Survivor Of The Holocaust

Click here to learn more

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Suggested Articles

Looking to explore more?
Here are a few insightful reads from our archives:

1. The Enduring Legacy of Kajiya Fumiaki Read more
2. Retaining Idealism in Future UN Leaders – A Call for Sweeping Reform in UN Leadership Read more
3. The Synergy between Music and Economic Prosperity.  Read more

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