“Building Peace Through Service”
Cruise
Supporting “Building Peace Through Service” RI Global Grant
Capacity-Building Plan in Virgin Islands – and beyond
in collaboration with
Hope for Peace, LLC
RAGFP Peace Chapters, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) members, & All Friends & Family
NCL “Joy” Cruise Schedule
February 20 – 27, 2026
- Feb 20: Depart: Port Canaveral, FL – 4:00 pm
- Feb 21: At Sea
- Feb 22: Puerto Plata, DR – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Feb 23: St. Thomas, USVI – 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Feb 24: Tortola, BVI – 6:45 am – 2:00 pm
- Feb 25: At Sea
- Feb 26: Great Stirrup Cay – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Feb 27: Arrive: Port Canaveral, FL – 7:00 am
What’s included?
Pre-Cruise
EDUCATE:
“Empowering Peacebuilders”
- 6-session NVC online series
- Videos, Handbook, Exercise Worksheets
- Early February 2026 (1 hr. each)
- Dates/Times TBD
ENGAGE:
- Optional: BPTS Morning Meditation Sessions
- BPTS –“At Sea” Mornings (Feb. 21 & 25), 2-hrs. each)
- BPTS – Welcome & “Celebration” Parties
- Optional: Island Excursions
(Meet local Rotarians & “Young Peacebuilders”) - “World Understanding & Peace Day” Event (Feb. 23)
EMPOWER:
- Create Personal Peacebuilder Action Plan
- Share Plan with Rotary Clubs & Districts
- Share Opportunity to Support/Participate in
proposed BPTS “Reverse Global Grant, ’26-28 - Start a RAGFP-recognized Peacebuilder Club
For More Information
BPTS Peace Program Information
Tom Carlisi, Rotarian
BPTS Program – Training Team Leader
info.empoweringpeacebuilders@gmail.com
Book Cruise Now
George Kun, Rotarian
Hope for Peace, LLC (Founder)
gkun@georgekuntravel.com
+1- 614-832-1002
Your Journey, Their Future:
Supporting Youth Peace Programs
The heart of “Building Peace Through Service” Ventures lies in our
unwavering commitment to empowering youth.
A significant portion of the proceeds from every cruise and retreat directly funds our “Building Peace Through
Service” Youth Peace Programs. These programs provide invaluable education, mentorship, and resources to young
people, equipping them with the skills and mindset to become agents of peace in their communities and beyond.
By joining us, you’re not just investing in yourself;
you’re investing in a more peaceful future for all.
“Mr. Tom…
I think if everyone took this course –
we would have a more Peaceful World”
Young Peacebuilder
10 years Old
“Building Peace Through Service”
CRUISE
Co-Producers
Thomas Carlisi, MA
- Founder, Carlisi and Associates Co., LLC
- Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer
- Author, “Building Peace Through Service” (BPTS) Peace Programs
- Empowering Peacebuilders” – Peace Skills Series (online)
- “Youth Peace” Service-Learning (S-L) Programs
George Kun, Entrepreneur
Cruise Travel Experience Designer & Lead Coordinator
- Founder, George Kun Travel, Inc.
- Customized Travel Experiences – Worldwide
- 40+ Years, including Key Long-Term Corporate Clients
- Founder, “Hope for Peace”, LLC
Key Presenters
Kathleen Macferran, MMus
Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer (NVC)
- Founder, Strength of Connection
- Nonviolent Communication Trainer (NVC) – Worldwide
- Author, TEDx Talks, Children’s Books, Peace & Music
- “Building Peace Through Service” – Keynote Presenter (online)
- Keynote Topic: “Empathy: The Power of Connection”
Dr. Roxanne Manning, PhD
Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer (NVC)
- Clinical Psychologist – Specialty in Social Transformation
- Nonviolent Communication Trainer (NVC) – Worldwide
- *Peace & Cultural Diversity Specialist
- “Building Peace Through Service” – Training Team Associate
- Keynote Presenter (online): “Peace & Cultural Diversity”
- Country of Origin: Trinidad & Tobago, North Caribbean (currently lives in Oakland, CA area– USA)
Tijana Ristic, MS
- Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) Chair, 2025-26
- Rotarian, Rotaractor, Rotary Positive Peace Activator
- Presenter at Rotary Conferences: Regional, International
- Administrator & Graphics Designer (P-T) with C & A
- Naval Engineer, in Serbia, Europe
Michael Hayes
- Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) Chair, 2023-24
- Past District Governor
- Rotarian, Rotary Positive Peace Activator
- Co-Chair of RAGFP Global Meetings
- Presenter at Rotary Conferences: Regional, International
Alison Sutherland
- Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) Chair, 2020-22
- Rotary International (RI) – Peace Cadre Technical Coordinator
- RI Peace Centers, Committee member
- Co-Chair, RAGFP Peace Chapters
- Presenter at Rotary Conferences: Regional, International
Jacqueline Michelle
Certified Chopra Holistic Health & Meditation Instructor
- “Building Peace Through Service” Cruise – Mindful Mornings in Meditation
- Guide of transformative journeys back to the authentic self
- Meditation as medicine through mindful moments in everyday living
- Contributing author to: From Corporate to Conscious: Stories of Courage to Live an Aligned Life