Columbia (SC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Celebrates International Day of Peace with Students from South Carolina, and Jamaica

On September 21, the Columbia (SC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated joined the global celebration of the International Day of Peace by hosting a special event connecting students from Columbia’s Carver Lyon Elementary School and three schools in Jamaica—Content Primary School, Farm Primary and Infant School, and St. Leonard’s Primary School. This day, established by a United Nations resolution in 1981, encourages global commitment to peace and fostering a culture of understanding.

In this spirit of unity, students from all four schools took part in a letter-writing exchange designed to encourage cross-cultural communication. The activity centered around reading aloud, *All Are Welcome*, a children’s book that emphasizes kindness, diversity, and inclusivity. Students also engaged in  valuable lessons on sportsmanship and the art of writing letters, culminating in each child composing a letter to a new pen pal from one of the schools.

The event, organized by The Links’ International Trends and Services Facet, featured a standout performance by Carver Lyon Elementary’s Performing Arts students. Their rendition of songs by Jamaican music legend Bob Marley captivated both students and teachers, celebrating peace through music.

Each participating student will receive a book as part of the initiative, reinforcing the message of peace, friendship, and learning. This memorable celebration marks another chapter in the Columbia Chapter’s ongoing commitment to education, cultural exchange, and fostering global peace, around our International Trends and Services theme Beyond the Walls.