In proclaiming Interdependence Day, we are acknowledging that we are all connected, and that when one thread in the web of life is sundered, all are diminished. Where equity and mutual respect prevail, all benefit. Interdependence Day is a day of celebration, information and action.

In September 2002 We, The World launched Interdependence Day at the Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development at the Sacred Place in Ubuntu Village. Happy Interdependence Day! The launch was a success. We, The World Advisory Board Member Angaangaq Lyberth (Inuit Elder, 4 Worlds International Elder's Council), Mayan Spiritual Leaders Mercedes Longfellow and Gerardo Barrioro, and We, The World Board Member Diane Williams conducted a beautiful Interdependence Convocation Ceremony to launch this new global holiday. Angaangaq and Diane gave an overview of the day and it's intent. Then Mercedes gave a talk about the importance of our interdependence. Her partner Gerardo spoke about how we are all connected. Next Angaangaq did a beautiful chant. We then moved to the fire pit and all received candles and lit each other's candles one by one. It was very moving and lovely.

On Interdependence Day September 12, 2003, Co-Sponsors' Interdependence Day activities included Interfaith Dialogues and took place in Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, India, Budapest, the United States, Canada, England, South Africa, Taiwan and elsewhere.

We, The World compiled and distributed an Interdependence Day 2003 Global Calendar of Events with dozens of lisitngs. The most prominent event took place on Sept. 12th in Philadelphia and was organized by WTW's Interdependence Day collaborators CivWorld and The Democracy Collaborative. The program featured a presentation of the Declaration of Interdependence, the premiere of a choral work, greetings from the Mayor of Rome, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and former Czech president Vaclav Havel, plus remarks by former Senator Gary Hart, a tribute by distinguished poet Sonia Sanchez.and many other prominent indivduals. See Interdependence Day 2003 for complete details.

In September 2004 Interdependence Day was a major part of 11 Days of Global Unity - a worldwide promotion of peace and sustainability.

We are on our way to seeing international acceptance of Interdependence Day as a time for celebration, information and action in recognition of our global interdependence!