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A week after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, the crisis has moved beyond rescue into something just as urgent: untreated wounds, damaged hospitals, and thousands of families without clean water or shelter. “If one part suffers, every part suffers with it.” (1 Corinthians 12:26) Many in the Paz y Esperanza family have…...

In the grand scheme of things, the work of Peace and Hope (Paz y Esperanza) teams to intervene on behalf of survivors of violence–and accompany and support their recovery–is a drop in the bucket. The need is immense. And the injustices we confront such as sexual violence against children continue…...

After ten years of extraordinary privilege, I am writing to share some personal news. Later this Spring, I will be stepping down as CEO & President of Peace and Hope International. This decision has grown out of much prayer and careful discernment over many months. I step forward with deep gratitude and…...

In the midst of all the ugliness that takes place in our world, we know a beauty that is more precious than gold, sparkles more brightly than diamonds. “I wanted to be like any other girl, but I couldn’t.” The suffering that has marked Xiomara’s story is profound. We’ve previously…...

This year we celebrate a wonderful milestone. Against all odds, what began as personal conviction for a few—seeking to respond as Christians to violence, being ambassadors of peace and justice—has grown into a movement throughout the Americas. This year we celebrate God’s faithfulness over the past 30 years. Underfunded and under…...

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…...