What We Believe

“Greater readiness is the foundation for effective disaster response. Peace Winds America’s network connects U.S. and Japanese resources and information to communities around the Pacific that need them most. We cannot control nature, but preparation and cooperation can keep a natural disaster from becoming a humanitarian crisis.”

- Rep. Jim McDermott, Honorary Chairman of the Board, Peace Winds America


Disaster Relief and Recovery

PWA project office Mari Poorman assists with distribution of relief goods.

PWA responds to natural disasters around the Asia-Pacific through local partnerships, engaging in immediate relief and recovery programs. We coordinate with our network of NGO’s, national governments and international responders.

Sister Cities Disaster Preparedness Initiative

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This Initiative strengthens preparedness and response at the city level. PWA, Vietnam and U.S. sister cities are working together to share best practices and innovative technology in disaster management.

Civil-Military Disaster Preparedness Initiative

Civil-Military Disaster Preparedness Initiative

This Initiative increases connectivity and coordination among military and civilian disaster managers in the U.S. and Japan. The multi-year initiative features hands-on workshops, policy forums and published reports on civil-military HA/DR cooperation.

Japan Recovery Programs

Peace Winds recovery programs are revitalizing the fishing industry in Miyagi and Iwate Prefectures. Our on-the-ground teams are working with fishing cooperatives and local leaders to restore livelihoods, rebuild infrastructure, and energize maritime high school students.

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