Category: The Americas

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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 >

PWA CEO Arrives in Maui, Relief Efforts Continue

Wayne Nissly, CEO for Peace Winds America this week deployed to join… Read more >

Continuing Support for Maui

Due to the number of fatalities and vast destruction, the Lahaina Wildfire… Read more >

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Peace Winds Staff Members Arrive in Maui

On August 16, three Peace Winds staff members, including a nurse, arrived… Read more >

Peace Winds prepares to work hand-in-hand with our local partners to assist Maui in their recovery

The death toll from the wildfires in Maui has risen to at… Read more >

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Update on Activities in Haiti

Cholera has returned to Haiti after a more than three-year absence, killing… Read more >