Diego Carneiro is a celebrated Brazilian cellist, conductor, and peace advocate, renowned for blending his passion for music with his commitment to global peace. A Rotary Peace Fellow, Diego uses his talent to foster understanding and healing through his performances and music-related projects around the world. He will address the Hayward Rotary Club at its luncheon meeting Sept. 14 at 1074 B St.
As a Rotary International Peace Fellow, he integrates his musical expertise into conflict resolution and humanitarian work. Through performances for refugees and displaced individuals, he uses music to offer a moment of solace and healing in the face of trauma.
His work has taken him to six continents and nearly 40 countries, giving him a firsthand view of communities facing conflict, displacement, poverty, and profound social change, as well as the people working to build a more peaceful world.
A Rotary Peace Fellow is a fully funded international scholar selected by Rotary International to pursue advanced academic training in peace and development at one of the Rotary Peace Centers around the world. Since the program began in 2002, more than 1,900 have graduated, working in more than 140 countries in roles such as government officials, NGO leaders, educators, researchers, and international organization staff.