This program — part of our Harmony of Humanity series — brings together music, memory, and reflection. Through film, story, and song, we witness the sorrow of the past and the hope of a better future. Each piece was carefully chosen to honor the memory of those who suffered and to inspire us to choose peace, over and over again.
On August 6 and 9, 1945, the world changed forever. Hiroshima and Nagasaki became the first — and only — cities to experience the devastating force of atomic bombs dropped in war. Today, we remember not just the destruction and unimaginable loss of life, but also the resilience of survivors, the enduring calls for peace, and the hope that such devastation will never be repeated.
In commemoration of the suffering caused by the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Charter for Compassion, in collaboration with the United Religions Initiative and the Cooperation Circle Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons, is offering four unique programs.
We invite you to participate in these events. Please note that registration is required for all programs.
Register Your Action is also an opportunity to share what you and your community are doing to honor the commemoration—and just as importantly, to see what others around the world are doing and to join in when possible.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
When: July 30, 2025, 8:00 – 9:00 AM PT
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Cost: Participation is free. However, as a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of donors. A suggested donation of $10 USD is appreciated.
This program—part of our Harmony of Humanity series—brings together music, memory, and reflection. Through film, story, and song, we bear witness to the sorrow of the past and the hope of a better future. Each piece has been carefully selected to honor the memory of those who suffered and to inspire us to choose peace—again and again.
Register Your Action
Be Part of the 2025 Nuclear Prayer Day
We warmly invite individuals and organizations to join us in observing the 4th Annual Nuclear Prayer Day on August 6, 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Visit this page to register your event and see what others are doing worldwide!
Unforgettable Fire
When: August 6, 2025, at 8:00 AM and again at 1:45 PM PT.
Unforgettable Fire is a poignant multimedia experience exploring the intersection of music, memory, and humanity’s enduring spirit in the face of tragedy. Inspired by U2’s haunting album of the same name—created in response to drawings by atomic bomb survivors—this program stands as a tribute to resilience, peace, and the moral responsibility to remember.
Blending evocative music, survivor testimonies, historical reflections, and visual art, Unforgettable Fire guides us through some of the darkest moments of the 20th century while illuminating the compassion and courage that emerged from the ashes. It invites us to reflect on the consequences of violence and the power of memory—to keep the flame of peace alive for generations to come.
The Bomb: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
When: August 8, 2025, at 4:00 PM PT
Join us for a special showing of The Bomb: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, a film originally produced in honor of the 75th anniversary of the bombings. Featuring notable voices including Mikhail Gorbachev, former President of the Soviet Union, and George Shultz, former U.S. Secretary of State, the film examines the moral and political questions surrounding nuclear weapons.
Now, five years later, we revisit the film through a post-screening conversation with:
- Ed Young, Jr., Office of Public Affairs, Hawai’i Bahá’í Community
- Rorry Daniels, Managing Director, Asia Society Policy Institute
- Jonathan Granoff, President, Global Security Institute
- Audrey Kitagawa, President and Founder, International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation
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