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Yesterday’s Enemy Is Today’s Friend!

Join us to write a new chapter in human history

Eighty years ago, the Second World War ended.
And yet, conflict still lingers across the Earth.

That is why—

Descendants of former enemies now rise together.
As friends.

Carrying the Flame of Hope,
to pass it on to future generations.

Led by the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, the descendants of Truman, Tojo, Churchill, Nazi officers, and Auschwitz survivors will tour the world as ambassadors of peace.

What Is The Flame of Hope?

One Earth. One Prayer. One Flame.
— An Eternal Flame, a Promise for Peace —

The Flame of Hope is a physical flame and a living symbol to transform past suffering into peace among all people. The Flame invites all people to contribute their wishes, prayers and dreams for the world.

Born in September 2019, from Nagasaki’s Pledge Flame and Hiroshima’s Atomic Embers.

A spark that spread, a light that grew.

A fire woven with prayers—
From His Holiness Pope Francis, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, ambassadors, mayors, and over 400,000 voices calling for peace.

Beyond religion, race, and borders,
A flame that unites, a world that heals.

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"Yesterday's enemy is today's friend.”

- ancient Samurai quote

A Journey of Hope

Once, their ancestors waged war.

Now, their descendants stand as one,
Carrying together facing the Flame of Hope.

"Ending war is not up to fate—it is a choice. Our choice."

To unite voices around the world,
They launch the "Global People's Vote."

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Symbolic action as opening up a new page of history

Leading the way—
Tushar Gandhi, great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.

Answering the call—
Ryokyu Endo, a Japanese monk,
Disciple of a Kamikaze survivor.

Together, they set forth—

To break the chains of hatred,
End the cycle of violence,
And illuminate the path to peace for generations to come..

Harry Truman

U.S. President
during World War II

Clifton Truman Daniel

(grandson of President Harry Truman)

His grandfather gave the order.
The sky over Hiroshima burned.

Yet Clifton chooses a different path—one of listening, healing, and standing with survivors to fight for a world free from nuclear war.

In 2012, after attending the Peace Memorial Ceremonies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Clifton acted to support the hibakusha in Hiroshima. He is the author of Growing Up with My Grandfather Harry S. Truman.

Hideki Tojo

Prime Minister of Japan during World War II

Hidetoshi Tojo

Great-grandson of Hideki Tojo, a former Prime Minister of Japan.

The name Hideki Tojo echoes through history—a wartime leader, yet few know he saved 20,000 Jewish refugees. Before ascending the gallows, Hideki Tojo met death with gratitude, saying, "Thank you for everything."

Today, his great-grandson, Hidetoshi, walks the line between past and future—not seeking judgment, but dialogue.

Ammon Göth

Nazi concentration camp commander.

Jennifer Teege

Granddaughter of SS Nazi concentration camp commander Amon Göth

Her grandfather’s name is etched in horror—
Amon Göth, the butcher of Schindler’s List.
When the truth surfaced, her world shattered.
Yet through the pain, she found purpose,
Turning grief into a vow for peace.

Born to German and Nigerian parents, Ms. Teege grew up with her adoptive parents from the age of seven. As an adult, she discovered the secret of her origins and was shocked. After facing an unbearable amount of pain, she wrote two books, including My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me: A Black Woman Discovers Her Family’s Nazi Past, which became an international bestseller.

Winston Churchill

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II

Lucy Sandys

(great granddaughter of Prime Minister Winston Churchill)

After studying at university in Italy, Lucy spent time volunteering in Brazil, working with street children and now works as teacher of English to international students, and those with additional needs. She has a degree in modern languages and has recently completed her CELTA and a PGCert in SEN and Inclusion.

Through her experiences, and growing up with a knowledge of the history surrounding her great-grandfather, Winston Churchill, Lucy is keen to further the cause of peace at all levels in whatever way she can.