This issue is dedicated to the memory of Peter Yarrow In Memoriam: Peter Yarrow (1938-2025) Destination Peace Ambassador & Source of Inspiration It is with profound sadness that we honor the life and legacy of Peter Yarrow, beloved member of the iconic folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary, who passed away in 2025. Peter served as a Destination Peace Ambassador, lending his voice and vision to our mission of building peace through music. A Personal Tribute from Emanuel C. Perlman: “Peter, your music has uplifted my soul for years, long before our first meeting. Your song, as in the 60s, remains a striking anthem for our aspirations of peace. Your lifelong dream of chasing after peace and establishing a unity of spirit, will remain with us forever.” Peter Yarrow dedicated his life to the belief that music could change the world. His legacy lives on in every song sung for justice, every voice raised for peace, and in the continuing work of Destination Peace. We carry his spirit forward, measure by measure. Welcome Section Dear Valued Supporters and Friends of Destination Peace, Welcome to this special combined November/December 2025 year in review edition of the Destination Peace Digest. As we close out this remarkable year, we are thrilled to share exciting news about upcoming engagements that will carry our mission of peace through music into 2026. The momentum from the World Peace Day celebration presided by Chukwuma Okenwa in Enugu, Nigeria, and the successful global launch of our founder’s new book Reclaiming Respect continues to propel our destination of peace forward. We are honored to announce significant upcoming appearances that demonstrate the growing recognition of music as a universal tool for cross cultural connection and peacebuilding. This edition highlights our recent media appearances on TVC, shares reflections on our West African journey and announces two exciting presentations for early 2026: a featured appearance at The Explorers Club Hawaii Chapter in Honolulu and a collaborative workshop at The Voice Foundation’s 55th Annual Symposium in Philadelphia. With gratitude and hope for the new year,Destination Peace UPCOMING: The Explorers Club Hawaii Chapter in February 2026 We are honored to announce that Emanuel C. Perlman will be presenting at The Explorers Club Hawaii Chapter in Honolulu this February. Founded in 1904, The Explorers Club has been at the forefront of promoting scientific exploration of land, sea, air, and space. The Hawaii Chapter, incorporated in 2017, continues this tradition of fostering discovery and exploration. Sasha Eha Tozi Hawoo: A Musical Peace Expedition Across West AfricaExploring New Frontiers: Music as a Tool forCross Cultural Connection in Ghana and Nigeria This presentation will chronicle Destination Peace’s groundbreaking musical peace expedition across West Africa, demonstrating how our eight-syllable universal phrase Sasha Eha Tozi Hawoo® designed to replicate sounds from 124 global languages serves as a bridge connecting diverse communities. Attendees will learn how music transcends linguistic barriers to foster understanding, healing, and peace among populations that may have little else in common. The Explorers Club Hawaii Chapter typically hosts explorers, scientists, and curious minds committed to pushing the boundaries of human knowledge. We are grateful for this opportunity to share our unique approach to peacebuilding with this distinguished community. CONFIRMED: The Voice Foundation in May 2026We are delighted to confirm that Emanuel C. Perlman will co-lead a workshop with Grammy Award winning artist Chandrika Tandon at The Voice Foundation’s 55th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, to be held May 27-31, 2026, in historic Philadelphia. Harmonizing Humanity: Voice, Chant, and the Universal Language of PeaceAbout Chandrika Tandon: Chandrika Tandon is a globally recognized business leader, Grammy Award winning artist, and humanitarian whose mission is to elevate human happiness through music and education. Her album Triveni won the 2025 Grammy Award for Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album. Chandrika’s music draws on ancient Vedic chants with sound healing impact, melded with Indian classical music. She has performed at prestigious venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and Washington D.C.’s National Mall. Beyond music, she chairs the Board of NYU Tandon School of Engineering and serves as a trustee of New York University. About The Voice Foundation: For over 50 years, The Voice Foundation has advanced the understanding, care, and training of the human voice by uniting clinicians, scientists, teachers, and performers. The Annual Symposium is a five-day international meeting featuring advanced programming presented by leading professionals in voice care. More than 500 voice care professionals attend from approximately 35 states and 30 countries. This workshop will explore how voice, chant, and music serve as universal tools for peacebuilding and cross-cultural connection bringing together Chandrika’s expertise in healing chants with Destination Peace’s methodology of using music to transcend cultural and linguistic barriers. Destination Peace’s Expanding Media Presence and Foreign Correspondent Role In 2025, Destination Peace significantly expanded its international media presence, with founder Emanuel C. Perlman emerging as both a respected global analyst and an increasingly active foreign correspondent. This growth has been strengthened by a deepening collaboration with Chukwuma Ephraim Okenwa, CEO of Lead Network Africa and Destination Peace Ambassador, whose regional expertise and civic leadership have become integral to Destination Peace’s work in West Africa. Across multiple appearances on TVC News Nigeria, a network reaching more than 24 million daily viewers, Perlman provided analysis on Middle Eastern geopolitics, U.S. political transitions, and global governance. His commentary on the Gaza humanitarian crisis, institutional bias in international bodies, and Nancy Pelosi’s retirement, positioned Destination Peace as a credible voice within one of Africa’s most influential news networks. Perlman’s correspondent role came into sharper focus through his substantive reporting on Afia TV’s “The Eastern Eye.” Joined by Chukwuma Okenwa, he delivered in-depth coverage of Southeast Nigeria’s tourism and economic development potential. Their combined perspectives, Perlman’s immersive, relationship driven reporting and Okenwa’s distinguished civic leadership offered a distinctive counter narrative to prevailing international stereotypes about Nigeria. Together, they highlighted regional innovation, community resilience, and development opportunities often overlooked in global media. Perlman’s field-based reporting emphasized authentic cultural engagement and