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,…...
A Lifeline Cut Short:
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…...
Entering 2025 with Hope
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…...
Press Release: Hope In Action event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2024 Peace and Hope International hosts HOPE IN ACTION in Durham A Fundraiser and Cultural Celebration event Durham, NC – Peace and Hope is committed to seeing Latin America’s vulnerable communities live dignified lives free from violence and injustice. Peace and Hope International…...
Winners of ZeroProject 2024 award!
Breaking linguistic barriers: As Peace and Hope we are proud to be one of the winners of the ZeroProject 2024 award for our project, Lengua de señas (sign language), for disadvantaged deaf people, which was selected by an international peer review board in a multi-stage process. This project was selected…...
Responding to Wildfires in Chile
Peace and Hope is responding to horrific disaster in the Valparaiso region of central Chile. Deadly wildfires are ravaging entire residential communities, leaving behind the charred remains of loved ones and homes. We are working with local churches and in coordination with local municipalities and the National Office of Religious…...