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Peace Chain

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April 23rd, a little after lunch. 1991. That was the moment Joe Murphy, also known as Joe Peace, decided that he would make something for peace - something connected - like a peace chain. The details weren't clear to him at the time, but he knew that he would make these things, that he would give them away, and that he would do this for the rest of his life. To date, Joe has made close to 500,000 ceramic pendants with the word "peace" in over 90 languages.

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Find out how you can get a peace chain in one of these languages.

Read more about Joe Murphy in this 2009 blog post by Nipun Mehta (founder of ServiceSpace) and this 2010 conversation with Richard Whitaker (founder of works & conversations).

Joe uses art to make the world a better place. Make your own peace - every act of kindness makes it grow.

Reflections (21)

Jodie Rossi

Awesome! Everyone who is lucky enough to have one should be paying it forward! Good job Joe, Your PEACE stole a piece of my heart. Thank you!

Scott O

pieces of peace....so happy to see you are still at it Joe Maluhia !!!

Janice

He is giving them away. Not being commercial. That sincerity inspires me.

Anita

The very concept of spreading peace through work of art inspires me.

Mia

Here is a wonderful interview of Joe with Richard Whittaker (Works and Conversations) - gives some more background on this inspiring man :) http://www.conversations.org/story.php?sid=257

juan

i love these i have gotten several of these pendants and love them they are so unique and love the style of them i gotten some from him in Berkly when i was working on a show there and he was at a street fair. These make great gifts to pass on to friends and family if you put on some type of chain or rope or strap of leather is what i used to do i have only a few pieces left and would love to get some more from him.

Tammy

This is so wonderful. PEACE is such a beautiful word in itself. I strive for PEACE in my life. This is why I try to treat everybody with love and kindness. When you give a gift you shouldn't look for anything in return. However, PEACE is a gift that I give with the intention of receiving it in return. It will make the WORLD a BETTER place to be. PEACE be Upon you Joe Murphy.

Nina

I love that Joe knew from the very start this would be his life's work--what passion! Cathy, you can order the peace chain at http://www.peacechain.com/

Kathryn Uster

So inspiring, spreading the word like a Peace Train.

Jerry

everything !

Susan

I love the fast paced video set to music. Would love to meet Joe and learn more about his story. XO

Cathy

Seeing people of all ages and nationalities including children proud to be wearing one of Joe's marvellous creations - what a wonderful way to spread the word! Let's all get behind him - I live in Australia and wish I could get one! Suggestion as to how???

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