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We are thrilled by all the support as we rallied together to strengthen Peace and Hope International. Together we raised $37,900 for the cause, and had a beautiful and encouraging night in Durham with all of you who could make it. Way to go everyone! Hope In Action has become…...

Pablo Garcia is running a half marathon on November 9th to support Peace and Hope’s school for deaf children in Peru’s northern Amazon region. The program provides education in Peruvian Sign Language and works to protect children from trafficking and violence. The school leaders also train and equip family members…...

We are excited to launch our annual Hope in Action 2025 campaign, with a goal to raise $40,000 to support the vital peacebuilding and justice efforts of Peace and Hope International (PHI) throughout the Americas. For years, PHI has been working alongside communities across Latin America to promote reconciliation, defend human rights, and create…...

In the remote northern Amazon of Peru, over 3,000 deaf children face a heartbreaking reality. Without access to education in their own language—Peruvian Sign Language (LSP)—most are hidden away to work in fields or beg on streets. Many experience violence and exploitation. For indigenous deaf children in rural communities, the…...

Students Experience Peace and Hope’s Impact Across Peru A group of students from Gustavus Adolphus College spent three weeks in Peru witnessing the transformative work of Peace and Hope (Paz y Esperanza). Led by our Board President Dr. Mimi Gerstbauer and a colleague, these students experienced Community Peacebuilding firsthand, forever…...

This past year has challenged our global community in unprecedented ways, yet through your unwavering support, PHI has continued to advance peace, hope, and justice in communities in Latin America. In 2024, our programs have helped thousands of vulnerable people by: Providing legal aid services to those who cannot afford…...

A Call to Action on Earth Day When Peace and Hope (Paz y Esperanza) in Peru opened their first provincial office in the Amazon in 1999, they embarked on a journey that would position them as leaders in protecting one of our planet’s most environmentally critical ecosystems. The Amazon rainforest,…...

How U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts Are Impacting Survivors of Violence in Peru Injustice doesn’t pause. Healing can’t wait. But right now, a critical program providing legal and psychological support to survivors of violence in Peru has been forced to shut down—leaving those in urgent need without help. Recent U.S. foreign…...

Peace and Hope (Paz y Esperanza) has been a beacon of resilience in Latin America, tirelessly advocating for marginalized communities for decades. Motivated by Christian faith, the organization confronts systemic injustices through strategic approaches: legal advocacy, community empowerment, and direct support for individuals facing discrimination and violence. The organization has…...

Huánuco, Peru — As we sat nearby the kids and teens at play, I felt the faint squeeze of her hand in mine. Her eyes flickered back and forth as she watched, lit with joy and excitement to be outside, basking in the sunshine. I had paused to greet Yessica*…...