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The transformation happening in Peru’s Southern Andes is nothing short of beautiful. Since 2008, Yudi Llocclla and the Peace and Hope (Paz y Esperanza) team in Apurímac have been champions for Quechua children’s right to learn in their own language—and the results speak volumes. Over 1,000 Indigenous children and teens…...

What a year for Paz y Esperanza El Salvador! This October marked a historic moment as the local team officially launched their public presence and helped bring together 120 pastors and church leaders from across Central America for an International Pastoral Encounter. As founding members and current coordinators of the…...

As we celebrate this Christmas season, we are reminded that Christ’s arrival was part of God’s plan for greater peace and justice throughout the world. The prophet Isaiah declared: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.…...

YOU ARE INVITED: As we head into the busyness of the holidays, mark your calendars: December 2 at 8pm (ET), so you don’t miss this opportunity for an encouraging evening hearing directly from people who pray for peace with their very lives, committed to serving some of the most vulnerable communities, cultivating…...

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…...