PeaceOneDay (http://www.peaceoneday.org) was started in 1999. Its aim is to create a genuine state of peace, for at least one day, with the knowledge that when we can do that, the experience seeps out of the boundaries of the day and begins to create a more lasting peace. The founder is Jeremy Gilley; you can read more about him in a BBC interview.
On 21 September 2006, 27.6 million people in over 200 countries joined the event. This year, on Sunday 21 September 2008, The Druid Network have committed to creating events all over the world.
This year, 2008, PeaceOneDay are reigniting their campaign with a new twist : One Day One Goal. This aims to encourage football matches to be played in every member state of the United Nations on Peace Day, Sunday 21 September 2008. Each match will celebrate cooperation, unity and the power of football to bring people together. If you wish to learn more about this new campaign, visit www.peaceoneday.org/football.aspx
If you have a query or would like to get involved, contact us.
Events so far confirmed
The Druid Network is organising events (with or without footballs!) all around the world. More information will be available on this page as soon as it becomes clear. If you are a Druid Network member, you can contact regional organisers by clicking their names in brackets; non-members, please contact the office and your email will be passed on.
Britain:
London (Bobcat)
Maiden Castle, Dorset (Lisa Silverweed)
Lancashire (Phil)
Isle of Wight (Blue)
Glasgow (Siusaidh Ceanadach)
Overseas :
Paris (Caillu) - check the French pages of this website
Sao Paolo, Brazil (Claudio)
Gold Coast, Australia (Julie)
