To mark the centenary of Rotary in Australia, the Rotary set a goal of 100 peace poles in 100 schools. Today there are over 320 Rotary Peace Poles in every state and territory. The Peace Pole program began after the Second World War, to symbolise the common wish for a world at peace. The poles are marked with the message 'May Peace Prevail on Earth' in at least four languages, standing in silent vigil for peace and acting as a reminder for all to think and act in the spirit of peace.