People to People International – Peace through Understanding
Together, We Keep the Spirit of Connection Alive
As we close out another vibrant season of People to People moments, we’re reminded that peace through understanding truly begins with friendship — the kind that crosses oceans, generations, and ideas.
Global Highlights
🎉 Ambassador Ted Britton turns 100!
Our heartfelt congratulations to Ambassador Theodore R. Britton Jr., a lifelong advocate of People to People International and an extraordinary champion of diplomacy and compassion. His century of service and humanity continues to inspire generations of peacebuilders around the world.
🇩🇪 Meeting in Motion – Cologne, Germany
On 1 November, Chalks Corriette met with longtime PTPI members Mike and Mary Hermida from North Carolina, USA, as their European river cruise made a stop in Cologne. The Hermidas — true ambassadors of friendship — have also connected with PTPI members in Amsterdam and are continuing on to visit chapters and friends in Switzerland. Encounters like these keep our international spirit alive and thriving.
🇪🇪 Estonia Leads by Example
Eesti People to People recently hosted a blended meeting with partners from the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Slovenia as part of their Erasmus+ project “Combating Online Misinformation to Prevent Radicalisation of Vulnerable Adults.” A great example of PTPI values in action — knowledge-sharing, dialogue, and cooperation.
(If you’re a chapter or member engaged in similar initiatives, we’d love to feature your work in the next issue of Connections!)
🗓️ PTPI General Assembly – Saturday, 15 November 2025
We invite all members to join our next General Assembly meeting via Zoom.
Please mark your calendars and share regionally convenient times with your members.
📍 Time: 5:00 PM (Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna)
🔗 Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 849 3350 3966 | Passcode: 715342
📞 One-tap mobile: +3227880172,,84933503966# (Belgium)
For full connection details, visit the Zoom invite page.
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Every shared photo, project, and memory helps strengthen our community. Together, we create a more connected world — one story at a time.
💡 A Final Word
This is your NGO — powered by people, sustained by purpose, and guided by friendship.
Tell us how you’re doing. Let us know what you’re missing. Share your memories, stories, and milestones.
Peace through understanding begins with you. 🌿
