Category: Middle East

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Aiding Gaza’s children and families amid a seemingly endless crisis

On May 18, 2025, after two months of relative calm, the Israeli… Read more >

How your donations helped Syrian refugees in need of wheelchairs

Peace Winds has been working with Syrian refugees in the Kurdistan Region… Read more >

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US Aid Cuts Hamstring Peace Winds’ Life-changing Work

Last week, nearly 10,000 American foreign assistance awards were abruptly cancelled, accounting… Read more >

US Foreign Aid Freeze – Emergency Appeal for Syrian Refugees

Peace Winds America is one of the thousands of nonprofit organizations that… Read more >

Peace Winds Restarts Water Supply in Gaza City

In October, Israeli military “clearing operations” in the northern Gaza Strip pushed… Read more >

Universal Children’s Day 2024: Meet Mustafa

In honor of Universal Children’s Day on November 20, Peace Winds would… Read more >

Enhancing Safety, Independence, and Work Opportunities for Syrian Refugees in Iraq

Last year, Peace Winds began a new initiative funded by the U.S…. Read more >

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One Year Since October 7: A Conversation on Peace Winds’ Gaza Response

This week marks one year since the Israel-Gaza war broke out, leading… Read more >

Celebrating World Refugee Day in Iraq

Every year on June 20, World Refugee Day, Peace Winds joins in… Read more >

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Partnering to Expand Job Opportunities for Displaced People in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

On May 29, Peace Winds teamed up with Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry… Read more >