Working with Local Partners Following Maui Wildfires
On August 8, 2023 a series of wildfires broke out on Maui, Hawaii that were especially destructive to the historic town of Lahaina. Due to the number of fatalities and vast destruction, the Lahaina Wildfire is now deemed the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century. 102 people lost their lives, with entire families among the fatalities, and more than 2,000 homes and buildings were destroyed.
Shortly after the disaster, a Peace Winds team arrived in Maui to aid survivors and assess the needs on the ground. Peace Winds staff distributed relief supplies at temporary shelters and gathered in-kind donations for wildfire-affected pets and pet owners.
Since then, with more than $250,000 from donors in Japan and around the world, Peace Winds has been working to support the long-term recovery process. We are partnering with local Hawaiian organizations to fund activities including psychosocial support programs, legal counseling for Maui’s immigrant community, and veterinary care and supplies distribution for animals. Check out the blog posts below to learn more about this work.
Peace Winds’ relief efforts in Maui are made possible by the Japan Platform and by donations from our supporters. Please click here to make a donation and to read regular updates from the field, and check out our blog posts below for more information. We appreciate your continued support.
