Category: The Americas

New Boat and New Opportunities for Fishermen in Haiti

In February 2024, Peace Winds began a partnership with a fishing co-operative… Read more >

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One Year Since Maui’s Wildfires: Partnering with Local Groups to Support Families in Need

August 8 marks one year since a series of deadly wildfires broke… Read more >

Skills Training and Equipment for Fishermen in Southern Haiti

As a result of Haiti’s economic challenges and natural disasters in recent… Read more >

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Providing psychosocial support alongside local partners for long-term recovery in Maui

When a catastrophic wildfire devastated the historic town of Lahaina on the… Read more >

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Help Peace Winds Provide Equipment for Haiti’s Fishermen Little by Little

Even small donations can make a huge difference for the communities Peace… Read more >

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Livelihoods Program for Fishermen in Southern Haiti

In February 2024, Peace Winds began a new program to support livelihoods… Read more >

Five Months After Maui’s Wildfires: Funding Mental Health Care for Trauma Survivors

Five months have passed since the deadly wildfire struck Maui, Hawaii. Peace… Read more >

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Support for Rescue Animals Following Maui’s Deadly Wildfires

It has been five months since deadly wildfires devastated the town of… Read more >

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Empowering Women and Youth in Southern Haiti

Despite the difficult security situation in Haiti, Peace Winds continues operating a… Read more >

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Peace Winds joins in a day of prayer — supporting community helping community approach to long term recovery

By Wayne Nissly, CEO Peace Winds America Saturday, September 1st, a statewide… Read more >