Liperi, Finland | Peace Circle

Peace Circles

Liperi, Finland (20 Sep 2024)

🍃 The Circle Of Guardians

37 trees surrounding the park are dedicated to these peace makers and environmentalists. Click each to know who they are.

1.Bertha von Suttner (1843) Austrian peace activist and author who was the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.	2.Mahatma Gandhi (1869) Indian leader who championed non-violence and civil disobedience in the struggle for independence from British rule.
3.Pablo Picasso (1881) Spanish artist whose works, including "Guernica," powerfully condemned the atrocities of war.	4.Dag Hammarskjöld (1905) Swedish diplomat and second UN Secretary-General, known for his efforts in peacekeeping and conflict resolution.
5.Rachel Carson (1907) American marine biologist whose book "Silent Spring" helped launch the global environmental movement.	6.Mother Teresa (1910) North Macedonian-born Catholic nun and missionary who devoted her life to helping the poor in India.
7.Nelson Mandela (1918) South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and the first Black president of South Africa.	8.Andrei Sakharov (1921) Soviet physicist and human rights activist, known for his work on disarmament and reform.
9.Jimmy Carter (1924) Former U.S. President and Nobel laureate recognized for his humanitarian work and international conflict mediation.	10.David Attenborough (1926 British broadcaster and natural historian, famous for his documentaries on the natural world.
11.Martin Luther King Jr. (1929) American civil rights leader who fought for racial equality through non-violent protest.	12.Desmond Tutu (1931) South African Anglican bishop and anti-apartheid activist who promoted reconciliation.
13.Chief Raoni Metuktire (1932) Brazilian indigenous leader and environmental activist known for his efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest.	14.Jane Goodall (1934) British primatologist and environmental advocate, known for her work with chimpanzees.
15.Dalai Lama (1935) Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and advocate for peace and compassion.	16.Václav Havel (1936) Czech playwright and political leader who was instrumental in the peaceful transition from communism in Czechoslovakia.
17.Martti Ahtisaari (1937) Finnish diplomat and former president, recognized for his role in international peace mediation.	18.Kofi Annan (1938) Ghanaian diplomat and former UN Secretary-General, noted for his work in conflict resolution and human rights.
19.Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (1938) Liberian politician and the first elected female head of state in Africa, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in promoting peace and women’s rights.	20.Gro Harlem Brundtland (1939) Norwegian politician and environmental advocate, known for her role in developing the concept of sustainable development.
21.John Lennon (1940) British musician and peace activist, famous for his advocacy for peace, including the song "Imagine."	22.Oscar Arias Sánchez (1940) Costa Rican politician and Nobel laureate recognized for his efforts in bringing peace to Central America.
23.Wangari Maathai (1940) Kenyan environmentalist and the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, known for founding the Green Belt Movement.	24.Chico Mendes (1944) Brazilian environmental activist who fought to protect the Amazon rainforest and its communities.
25.Shirin Ebadi (1947) Iranian lawyer and human rights activist, the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.	26.Al Gore (1948) American environmentalist and former Vice President, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on climate change.
27.José Ramos-Horta (1949) East Timorese politician and Nobel laureate, a key figure in the country’s struggle for independence.	28.Vandana Shiva (1952) Indian environmental activist and author, known for her work on biodiversity, food sovereignty, and ecofeminism.
29.Anote Tong (1952) Former President of Kiribati, known for his advocacy on climate change and its impact on low-lying island nations.	30.Rigoberta Menchú (1959) Guatemalan indigenous rights activist and Nobel laureate, recognized for her work on behalf of indigenous peoples.
31.Leymah Gbowee (1972) Liberian peace activist who led a women’s movement that helped end the second Liberian civil war.	32.Severn Cullis-Suzuki (1979) Canadian environmental activist who gained international attention with her speech at the 1992 Earth Summit.
33.Malala Yousafzai (1997) Pakistani education activist and the youngest-ever Nobel laureate, recognized for her advocacy for girls' education.	34.Greta Thunberg (2003) Swedish climate activist who inspired a global movement demanding urgent action on climate change.
35.Hané Vähäkoski (1979) Hane Vähäkoski has brought together the people of North Karelia and others from across Finland to help the people of Ukraine amidst the hardships of war, demonstrating incredible perseverance.This tree will bear his name from 2024 to 2026.	36.Hannele Mikkanen (1962) Hannele Mikkanen is a retired municipal manager, exemplary in her genuine interest in the well-being of residents. She has demonstrated how care and active, attentive communication can build mutual understanding and inspire people of all ages, groups, and communities to work together for the common good. This tree will bear her name from 2024 to 2026.
37.Everyday Hero, you? This tree honors the countless unsung heroes—possibly you or someone in your community—who make small, everyday actions that nurture peace and protect the environment, reminding us that everyone can make a meaningful difference.

🌳Tree species

The Circle Of Guardians
1 -37 Columnar Aspen (Populus tremula)

A Heart Line (compassion)

A1 Apple Tree (Malus domestica 'Grenman')

A2 Columnar Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia 'Fastigiata')

A3 Purple Bird Cherry (Prunus padus 'Colorata')

B Head line (knowledge)

B1 Serbian Spruce (Picea omorika)

B2 Columnar Linden (Tilia platyphyllos 'Erecta')

B3 Columnar Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa 'Pyramidalis')

C Hands line (action)

C1 Columnar Birch (Betula pendula 'Fastigiata')

C2 Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)

C3 Cherry Tree Prunus cerasus 'Schredraja'

Peace Tree: Oak (Quercus robur)

🤝Founders

Founded by Plant And Care For Peace association with the municipality of Liperi. Following persons and communities have supported the establishment of the park:

PRIVATE PERSONS

Elisabet Lahti, Tuomo Kauranne, Minna Ruolanto, Jaana Minkkinen,Helena Kärmeniemi,
Saara Koikkalainen, Maija Myller, Maria Kauppila, Heta Heiskanen, Sini Aromaa, Eila Heinonen, Pasi Koivumaa, Teemu Laaksonen, Arto Joutsimäki, Tuula Sjöstedt, Mari Pesonen, Hannu Vähäkoski, Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Pentti Karttunen, Joke Leppänen, Tiina Merilä, Saku Punkari, Arja Pitkänen, Saku Punkari, Laura Lodenius, Anna Mustonen, Matti Hiltunen, Pirjo Rissanen, Tommi Ullgren, Matti Mikkonen, Marita Vanhanen perh., Marja-Leena Kivivuori, Hannu ja Hannele Forsberg perh., Tiina Ahvalo, Jarno Turunen ja Pihla Kiiskinen, Tuomo Parkki, Arja ja Onni Tahvanainen, Mika Norppa, Arja Kaasinen, Päivi Ikonen, Anita Latola, Hannele Mikkanen, Kirsi Karhio, Riitta Nykänen, Riitta Nyberg, Katja Asikainen, Krista Mikkonen, Tiina Laakkonen, Helmi Vanhanen, Kirsi Nousiainen, Pirjo Pasanen, Jukka Jalkanen, Juha Kosonen, Pirjo Hummelin, Pasi Hukka, Annukka Tiitinen perh., Vili Vanhanen, Jaana Tarkkonen, Eeva Seppänen, Eija Ahvo, Hannu Naumanen, Anni Myller

COMPANIES & ORGANISATIONS

Liperin yrittäjät ry, Lähitapiola Itä, M Jaskari Oy, Mantsinen Group , Pohjois-Karjalan Osuuskauppa, Pohjois-Karjalan yrittäjät ry, Sulokivi Oy, Rami Saarikorpi 360

Peace Circles

🍃 The Circle Of Guardians

1.Bertha von Suttner (1843)

Austrian peace activist and author who was the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

2.Mahatma Gandhi (1869)

Indian leader who championed non-violence and civil disobedience in the struggle for independence from British rule.

3.Pablo Picasso (1881)

Spanish artist whose works, including "Guernica," powerfully condemned the atrocities of war.

4.Dag Hammarskjöld (1905)

Swedish diplomat and second UN Secretary-General, known for his efforts in peacekeeping and conflict resolution.

5.Rachel Carson (1907)

American marine biologist whose book "Silent Spring" helped launch the global environmental movement.

6.Mother Teresa (1910)

North Macedonian-born Catholic nun and missionary who devoted her life to helping the poor in India.

7.Nelson Mandela (1918)

South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and the first Black president of South Africa.

8.Andrei Sakharov (1921)

Soviet physicist and human rights activist, known for his work on disarmament and reform.

9.Jimmy Carter (1924)

Former U.S. President and Nobel laureate recognized for his humanitarian work and international conflict mediation.

10.David Attenborough (1926

British broadcaster and natural historian, famous for his documentaries on the natural world.

11.Martin Luther King Jr. (1929)

American civil rights leader who fought for racial equality through non-violent protest.

12.Desmond Tutu (1931)

South African Anglican bishop and anti-apartheid activist who promoted reconciliation.

13.Chief Raoni Metuktire (1932)

Brazilian indigenous leader and environmental activist known for his efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest.

14.Jane Goodall (1934)

British primatologist and environmental advocate, known for her work with chimpanzees.

15.Dalai Lama (1935)

Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and advocate for peace and compassion.

16.Václav Havel (1936)

Czech playwright and political leader who was instrumental in the peaceful transition from communism in Czechoslovakia.

17.Martti Ahtisaari (1937)

Finnish diplomat and former president, recognized for his role in international peace mediation.

18.Kofi Annan (1938)

Ghanaian diplomat and former UN Secretary-General, noted for his work in conflict resolution and human rights.

19.Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (1938)

Liberian politician and the first elected female head of state in Africa, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in promoting peace and women’s rights.

20.Gro Harlem Brundtland (1939)

Norwegian politician and environmental advocate, known for her role in developing the concept of sustainable development.

21.John Lennon (1940)

British musician and peace activist, famous for his advocacy for peace, including the song "Imagine."

22.Oscar Arias Sánchez (1940)

Costa Rican politician and Nobel laureate recognized for his efforts in bringing peace to Central America.

23.Wangari Maathai (1940)

Kenyan environmentalist and the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, known for founding the Green Belt Movement.

24.Chico Mendes (1944)

Brazilian environmental activist who fought to protect the Amazon rainforest and its communities.

25.Shirin Ebadi (1947)

Iranian lawyer and human rights activist, the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

26.Al Gore (1948)

American environmentalist and former Vice President, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on climate change.

27.José Ramos-Horta (1949)

East Timorese politician and Nobel laureate, a key figure in the country’s struggle for independence.

28.Vandana Shiva (1952)

Indian environmental activist and author, known for her work on biodiversity, food sovereignty, and ecofeminism.

29.Anote Tong (1952)

Former President of Kiribati, known for his advocacy on climate change and its impact on low-lying island nations.

30.Rigoberta Menchú (1959)

Guatemalan indigenous rights activist and Nobel laureate, recognized for her work on behalf of indigenous peoples.

31.Leymah Gbowee (1972)

Liberian peace activist who led a women’s movement that helped end the second Liberian civil war.

32.Severn Cullis-Suzuki (1979)

Canadian environmental activist who gained international attention with her speech at the 1992 Earth Summit.

33.Malala Yousafzai (1997)

Pakistani education activist and the youngest-ever Nobel laureate, recognized for her advocacy for girls' education.

34.Greta Thunberg (2003)

Swedish climate activist who inspired a global movement demanding urgent action on climate change.

35.Hané Vähäkoski (1979)

Hane Vähäkoski has brought together the people of North Karelia and others from across Finland to help the people of Ukraine amidst the hardships of war, demonstrating incredible perseverance.This tree will bear his name from 2024 to 2026.

36.Hannele Mikkanen (1962)

37.Everyday Hero, you?

This tree honors the countless unsung heroes—possibly you or someone in your community—who make small, everyday actions that nurture peace and protect the environment, reminding us that everyone can make a meaningful difference.

🌳Tree species

🤝Founders