Mattie penned “For Our World” just before midnight on September 11, 2001 - as a hopeful and prayerful response to the tragedy of that day, after losing friends in the attacks.
He envisioned the poem as a universal message of peace - hoping that one day, it would be translated into more than 100 languages.
To honor this vision, Mattie's Peace Foundation launched the For Our World Campaign in 2011 on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 - gathering around 50 translations to share globally.
As the 25th anniversary approaches in 2026, we are re-launching the campaign - seeking more translations to help spread this message of peace worldwide.
We invite anyone who can help translate the poem to contribute and support Mattie’s vision and mission of peace.
See highlights of past events and learn about current activities on our News & Events page HERE...
New interactive Club levels
Connect with other like-minded folks exploring peace with the return of our membership program - now with interactive community forums and other benefits. JOIN HERE...
Toast2Peace on Peace Day
Hundreds joined the "party with a purpose" - on the street in Maryland, USA and in PEI, Canada, and on the livestream screen from around the world - with a "hearty huzzah!" on Mattie's 35th birthday. PHOTOS AND STORY HERE...
SEPTEMBER TRIVIA QUESTION
Reply with a correct response by September 30, 2025 to be entered into a drawing for a free Mattie's Message Card! (This month's card: "What Next?" with Mattie's "For Our World" poem.)
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALBA ROMERO who correctly answered the July trivia question: In what year did Mattie receive the inauguarl We Are Family Foundation Peacemaker Award? ANSWER: 2002
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Mattie Stepanek Peace Foundation, 402 King Farm Boulevard #125, Rockville, Maryland 20850, United States of America, +1 (202) 888-6587
