A global movement for peace through music

Peace… measure by measure.

One shared song: Sasha Eha Tozi Hawoo®, eight syllables originally drawn from 124 world languages, enabling strangers who share no common language to sing as one. Now encompassing 131 languages, the anthem continues to evolve as a living expression of our shared humanity and our capacity for peace.

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Emanuel “Manny” C. Perlman, founder
Emanuel “Manny” C. Perlman
Founder · creator of the eight-syllable phrase
“No toddler, no child, no teenager, mother or father, no creation of God… is disposable anywhere on this planet. Never… ever.”
Emanuel C. Perlman
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Patrick Lester
Patrick Lester
Aerospace engineer & author
Peter Yarrow *
Peter Yarrow*
Singer & songwriter, Peter, Paul & Mary
His Holiness The Dalai Lama *
His Holiness The Dalai Lama*
Spiritual leader & Nobel Peace laureate
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma) *
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma)*
Humanitarian & spiritual leader
Emanuel Perlman and the Destination Peace orchestra recording the anthem
A masterpiece for peace

One orchestra. One song. The whole world.

“Music can reach people that words cannot, and one shared song can rise above every border that divides us.”

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What Happens After the Votes Are Counted?
Nov 5, 2026 · Events
What Happens After the Votes Are Counted?
▶ Watch the conversation on YouTube ↗ Today as Americans head to the polls, I find myself reflecting on a question that extends far beyond any single election: How do we build peace…
Six Floors, Centuries of Discovery, and a Journey Toward Peace
Oct 29, 2026 · Reflections
Six Floors, Centuries of Discovery, and a Journey Toward Peace
An unforgettable day at The Explorers Club headquarters. With Ann Passer (center), whose knowledge and dedication brought the Club's extraordinary history to life, and my wife, Janice.…
Kofi Annan’s Unfinished Message, Part II
Oct 22, 2026 · Reflections
Kofi Annan’s Unfinished Message, Part II
What are We Planting? The conversation did not end for me when I published Part I. In many ways, it had just begun. I have continued to think about Kofi Annan’s words and, perhaps even…

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Amb. A. K. Chowdhury Behind the scenes On the road Sharing the song Emanuel C. Perlman His Holiness the Dalai Lama Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Angelique Kidjo
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