"Im Namen des Friedens"
Welcome "in the name of Peace"
Welcome "in the name of Peace"
„Die Flamme des Friedens ein Symbol für weltweiten Frieden zur Erinnerung an unseren Auftrag
für den Frieden tätig zu sein in Gedanken, Worten und Taten.“
für den Frieden tätig zu sein in Gedanken, Worten und Taten.“
„To do good and to work for Peace is my highest goal“
Herta Margarete Habsburg
Verein zur Förderung des Friedens ist eine gemeinützige und überparteiliche, sowie religionsunabhängige Vereinigung zum Zwecke der Förderung von Frieden stiftenden Maßnahmen, und Personen die sich um den Frieden in der Welt verdient machen. Er dient dem Ausbau des Informationsnetzwerkes und dem Informationsaustausch für Konflikt-bewältigung und Frieden stiftender Ideen.
The Association is a non profit organization and has no political nor religious alliances. The objective of the association is to promote peace activities. Its main ac- tivity is to encourage persons to en- gage themselves in the peace process wherever and whenever possible. It aims to encourage networking, the exchange of information and ideas for the achievement of peace.
The symbol of Flame of Peace:
The wood of the flame stands for warmth, courage, strength, beauty and autonomy. The stone symbolizes endurance and persistence. The Flame of Peace is crafted out of walnut wood and is mounted on a pedestal of stone.
Symbols and decorations have since the beginning of humanity had a great importance, they make us remember and they give us strength. Wood and stone are materials that accumulate and bestow energy over long periods of time. These materials can be found on every continent of this world. The flame of wood mounted on stone is a sign of peace.
To remember and to admonish always to think, to speak and to act in the sense of peace. An emblem of wordless understanding, overcoming borders and building bridges. Art joins, builds bridges and crosses borders. It is an universal language independent of circumstances. With this outward sign of The Flame of Peace courage and strength are bestowed for the responsible task that every recipient has accepted for himself/herself and his/her activities. Showing steadfastness and engagement in all facets of their life, with peace and joy go about their duties.
They demonstrate security and reliability - for this The Flame of Peace should remind one everyday.
Flame of Peace
A-1010 Vienna
Parkring 16 / Weihburggasse 34
at Radisson Blu Palais Hotel
The symbol of Flame of Peace:
The wood of the flame stands for warmth, courage, strength, beauty and autonomy. The stone symbolizes endurance and persistence. The Flame of Peace is crafted out of walnut wood and is mounted on a pedestal of stone.
Symbols and decorations have since the beginning of humanity had a great importance, they make us remember and they give us strength. Wood and stone are materials that accumulate and bestow energy over long periods of time. These materials can be found on every continent of this world. The flame of wood mounted on stone is a sign of peace.
To remember and to admonish always to think, to speak and to act in the sense of peace. An emblem of wordless understanding, overcoming borders and building bridges. Art joins, builds bridges and crosses borders. It is an universal language independent of circumstances. With this outward sign of The Flame of Peace courage and strength are bestowed for the responsible task that every recipient has accepted for himself/herself and his/her activities. Showing steadfastness and engagement in all facets of their life, with peace and joy go about their duties.
They demonstrate security and reliability - for this The Flame of Peace should remind one everyday.
The Flame gives strength and energy and the steadfastness to act with responsibility, with hope and with peace. It gives courage and strength to carry peace out in to the world. The Association is a non-profit organization and has no political nor religious alliances. The objective of the association is to promote peace activities. Its main activity is to encourage persons to engage themselves in the peace process wherever and whenever possible. It aims to encourage networking, the exchange of information and ideas for the achievement of peace.
Herta Margarete Habsburg-Lothringen
Foundress of "Flame of Peace"
President of the Association "Vereins zur Förderung des Friedens"
Foundress of "Flame of Peace"
President of the Association "Vereins zur Förderung des Friedens"
Flamme des Friedens awards:
“Verdienstkreuz in Silber” of the Austrian Republic by President Heinz Fischer
honored with “Elisabethorden am Bande”
honored with “Elisabethorden am Bande”
"President's Volunteer Service Award" by US-President Barack Obama;
"Albert Schweitzer Medaille für humanitäre Verdienste"
"TRIGOS 2005” for social engagement,
“Exquis Trophy” for innovation.
Flame of Peace
A-1010 Vienna
Parkring 16 / Weihburggasse 34
at Radisson Blu Palais Hotel
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