Wesley Stromberg, 21, of Sequim, was officially named a U.N. Youth Ambassador for Peace at the United Nations on the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21.

“He was chosen as an ambassador for his positive impact via social media using his voice as a platform for the message to find purpose in your passion,” officials said.

“The Internet is like a consciousness that connects every person on the planet and if you tap into that, you can change the world,” he said. Stromberg uses the hashtag #ForgiveforPeace on social media for more information.

The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 and first observed in September 1982.