Peace and Hope International

ooooh it's that time. Mark your calendars! 🥳

If you are anywhere near North Carolina, we hope you can join us for the upcoming Hope In Action event. It's going to be a good time, you'll want to be there! October 5, 2024. Save the date and share to your page or with a friend. 🙌💪

Many of you are much further away--don't worry, you can also get in on the action and help meet the goal for this event.

Get more info: https://phi.networkforgood.com/events/75220-hope-in-action-cultural-celebration-and-fundraiser

Hope In Action Cultural Celebration and Fundraiser Enjoy a night out while supporting the work of Peace and Hope International Peace and Hope International is committed to seeing Latin America’s vulnerable communities live dignified lives, free from violence and injustice. It is a steadfast hope that drives this work. It is hope that brings us tog...

We are so proud of the students, the parents association, the dedication of Profesora Jessy Chavéz, and the rest of the Peace and Hope team in San Martín Peru for winning the ZeroProject 2024 Award!!

Their tireless work often goes unnoticed, it is a great honor to be selected for this award and to recognize the impact of their efforts for Peruvian Sign Language education in the Peruvian Amazon.

Learn more: https://peaceandhopeinternational.org/winners-of-zeroproject-2024-award/

p.s. This award brings no funding, the school operates on a shoestring budget and as innovative as it is, there is a lot of vision for making this project better. Click the above link if you'd like to donate in support of this effort. ❤️🙏

Peace and Hope International Int'l peacebuilding & human rights organization in 7 Latin American countries, inspired by Jesus.

PHI president, Nina Balmaceda, speaking at a gathering of the Americas Institute for the Transformation and Reconciliation in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This is a network of practitioners and academics from all throughout the Americas, driven by their faith and hope as they cultivate peace and transformation in their contexts.

What a blessing to be together, learning and growing on this journey.

Sharing in panels with leaders
Jocabed Solano from Memoria Indígena
Dave Wang from Fuller Seminary
Yudi Llocclla Cruz from Asociación Paz y Esperanza
Cesar Lopes from Ceti Continental

This morning the team in El Salvador sharing encouraging reflections with the international fellowship of Peace and Hope (Paz y Esperanza) on the topic of Resilience & Hope: crossing through crisis with steps of faith. ❤️

Tu modo | Cristóbal Fones, SJ Suscríbete al canal aquí: https://bit.ly/2FgjsXtAquí puedes escuchar más música:Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2ZelC18Apple Music | https://apple.co/2R4v4iUAquí ...

28 years cultivating Justpeace in beautiful Latin America!

Our hearts are heavy. This week has been painful and chaotic for the Peace and Hope team in Ecuador--and the nation as a whole.

We hope you'll join us for a virtual time of prayer and an update from the local Peace and Hope office in Guayaquil. In moments of crisis it is easy to feel isolated and despair. Let's show up and be present for our sisters and brothers in Ecuador. 💔🙏

Click the link to RSVP and we'll send you the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/nexGno7fU89dW5CL6

In the face of great challenges, we press on.
May we see God's peace and justice on the move. May we be faithful servants in the year ahead.

Greetings dear friends,

I looked around the room, and I saw faces of determination and great resolve. The words shared as stories spilled out included both immense sorrow and moments of joy, and from that, a steadfast commitment resounded in collective agreement.

“We are a people who will fight for what is right, for restoration, for healing,” seemed to permeate the room’s atmosphere. Not with the forces of violence, but the transformative forces of peace and justice...

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A Message from the CEO - Peace and Hope International Greetings dear friends, I looked around the room, and I saw faces of determination and great resolve. The words shared as stories spilled out included both immense sorrow and moments of joy, and from that, a steadfast commitment resounded in collective agreement. “We are a people who will fight fo...

It's not too late: End-of-Year Giving!

We invite you to give today, to financially partner with us in cultivating peace and hope in a world so full of violence. We'd be honored if you included PHI in your end-of-year giving.

Click to read the message from our CEO and to consider giving:
https://peaceandhopeinternational.org/a-message-from-the-ceo-president/

One of the challenges for Paz y Esperanza (Peace and Hope) is a reliance on funds from North America and Europe. This Christmas you can give a gift to your loved one that continues to generate local revenue through the Peace and Hope farm in Peru.

Have enough stuff and looking to give someone a meaningful gift? You can gift an animal this Christmas to support beautiful transformation through the work of Peace and Hope. When you sponsor an animal at the Peace and Hope farm you get to choose it's name, and we'll send you occasional updates so you know of it's ongoing impact.

To learn more and give:

Gift an Animal! Give the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas. This is a unique opportunity to support the work of Peace and Hope! When you sponsor an animal at the Peace and Hope farm, you get to choose the name for the animal, and we'll share with you photos and occasional updates about how your gift is mak.....

PUTIS Y LA DECLARACION UNIVERSAL DE LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS:
Difícil creer que se ha avanzado

Por German Vargas F

Hoy se cumplen 39 años de uno de los peores actos de barbarie del conflicto armado interno en el Perú. Ocurrió el 13 de diciembre de 1984, pero conocimos los hechos casi 17 años después, gracias a la investigación de don Edmundo Cruz, publicada en el diario La República los días 28 y 29 de noviembre de 2001.
Según el reportaje periodístico, corroborado luego por la Comisión de la Verdad y Reconciliación, 123 personas –entre ellas 48 niños, niñas y adolescentes- fueron brutalmente asesinadas ese día, luego de confiar en la promesa de los oficiales de la base militar instalada en Putis, y acudir a su convocatoria con la expectativa de lograr el apoyo y protección ofrecido.
Escribí hace mucho que se trató de una sucesión de actos perversos. Los varones fueron obligados a cavar unos hoyos que supuestamente servirían para construir una piscigranja, y las mujeres, desde los 12 años de edad, fueron apartadas y violadas por los soldados. Un rato después, tras reunir a todas las personas al borde de las zanjas, fueron vilmente asesinadas.
Lo he contado tantas veces, sin que deje de inquietarme la sevicia de los asesinos, cada vez que lo hago. Tan sorprendente como el negacionismo y la indolencia, o el desprecio por las familias de las víctimas que evidenció José Williams Zapata, cuando como presidente del Congreso designó a Luis Oscar Grados Bailetti, uno de los acusados como autor mediato de la masacre, para ocupar la función de jefe de la Oficina de Prevención y Seguridad del Congreso.
Muchas cosas han pasado desde que se exhumaron las fosas, el año 2008, recuperándose restos de 92 personas de las cuales 28 fueron identificadas. En diciembre de 2020 empezó el juicio oral, y 3 años, y 104 sesiones después, continúa.
Así tarda la justicia en nuestro país, y puede demorar mucho más, cuando las víctimas se llaman Leocaldia Ccente Romero, Octavio Condoray Ccente, Delfina Madueño Curo, Rogelio Condoray Ccente, Lucio Condoray Curo, Mauro Condoray Curo, Saturna Condoray Huayllasco, Reynalda Condoray Huayllasco, Román Condoray Quispe, Rita Condoray Quispe, Agripina Curo Soto, Demesia Curo Soto, Félix Fernández Fernández, Juana Rosa Fernández Fernández, Guillermo Fernández Quispe, Monja Huayllasco Huamán, Ernesto Limancca Solier, Filomena Madueño Coronado, Mauricia Mendoza Curo, Mendoza Curo, Mendoza Curo, Apolinaria Quispe Gamboa, Ambrosia Solier Cusiche, Anatolia Centeno Chávez, Celestina Cusiche Fernández, Potosino Ccente, Justina Lunasco Quispe y Teodora Quispe Huayllasco, o cuando está pendiente su identificación, aun cuando se trate de, al menos, 64 personas más.
He participado durante la semana en varias actividades por los 75 años de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos y, ayer, en un conversatorio virtual, argüía que no se puede decir que no ha pasado nada.
Pese a los 39 años de espera por justicia para las víctimas de Putis, o por el año transcurrido tras la muerte de Beckham Romario Quispe Garfías, David Atequipa Quispe, Wilfredo Lizarme Barboza, Jhon Enciso Arias, Christian Rojas Vásquez, Roberto Pablo Medina Llantoherhuay, y otras 44 personas identificadas plenamente, víctimas de ejecuciones extrajudiciales, sin que se haya detenido a una sola persona, los derechos humanos son hoy un referente y una aspiración universal, y nos permiten tener la esperanza que crímenes de lesa humanidad como los ocurridos hace uno o treinta y nueve años, no quedarán impunes. Existen declaraciones, convenciones, tratados y otros instrumentos normativos de derechos humanos que establecen estándares vinculantes, y mecanismos regionales y globales para hacerlos valer cuando en nuestro país nos lo nieguen.
Más allá de la tentación y recurrentes maniobras que buscan apartarnos del sistema regional y universal de derechos humanos, hemos resistido y seguimos activándolo, pues su importancia y razón de ser radica en algo que es irrenunciable: la dignidad y el valor de todas las personas.

One of the co-founders of Paz y Esperanza, a human rights lawyer who has been working for peace and justice since the 80s, will be sharing today in Lima.

🏛️ 💐 Recorrido conmemorativo “Caso Putis”, con Germán Vargas.

📅 Miércoles 13 de diciembre
⌚️ 4:00 p.m.
📍 Exposición permanente
🎟️ Ingreso libre

☝🏼 Participará Germán Vargas, abogado del caso, en el que 123 pobladores de las localidades de Cayramayo, Vizcatampata, Orccohuasi y Putis, en el distrito de Santillana, ubicado en la provincia de Huanta, Ayacucho; fueron ejecutados de manera arbitraria por miembros del Ejército, el 13 de diciembre de 1984.

As we send out our Christmas and holiday greetings, if you'd like to hear from us message us your email so we can be sure to include you!

Can't join us for the event this evening?

That's ok! You can still help today be a success. Thanks to the generosity of a special supporter, every dollar raised is doubled.

That’s right! There is a Matching Gift Challenge--this means your gift goes twice as far in making an impact.

Want to give more, but not in position to give large sums of money? Sign up for a monthly gift of a smaller amount, and your contribution will be matched based on the annual total!

To Give: https://phi.networkforgood.com/projects/19147-support-the-cause-of-peace-and-justice-in-latin-america

We'll be kicking things off for our annual Giving Tuesday gathering at the top of the hour (8pm EST). Hope you can join us!

Last call for RSVP to receive the event link:

November 28, 2023 This year for GivingTuesday we will be rallying together in a spirit of generosity so Peace and Hope can continue to walk alongside families and communities in poverty so they can be free from violence and injustice. You are invited! Join us next Tuesday, November 28, at 8pm (EST). We would love the...

MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE!!
Let's meet the challenge.

Thanks to the generosity of a special supporter, every dollar raised is doubled.
That’s right! An opportunity like this doesn’t come along very often, this means your gift goes twice as far in making an impact.

Want to give more, but not in position to give large sums of money? Sign up for a monthly gift of a smaller amount, and your contribution will be matched based on the annual total!

Partner with us to prevent violence against vulnerable populations Give as you are able, every amount helps increase the impact! Founded in South America, Peace and Hope, (known as Paz y Esperanza in Spanish), is a Christian international human rights organization committed to integral mission, peacebuilding and promoting justice. We work in Latin America alongside...

Yes, TODAY is Giving Tuesday!!

Link arms with us as we work alongside individuals, families, and communities in poverty, so that they can live with dignity, free from violence and injustice.

Help increase the impact of Peace and Hope in Latin America. Join us this evening for our annual Giving Tuesday online gathering!

RSVP to receive the event link: https://forms.gle/RC1wbYr11Ywdsx2p6

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday!!

We'd love to have you join us, whether old friends or new, this is a great opportunity to connect with Peace and Hope. Tuesday, November 28 at 8pm (EST).

RSVP to receive the event link: https://forms.gle/RC1wbYr11Ywdsx2p6

GivingTuesday has become a fun annual opportunity for us to reconnect with partners and supporters--and to connect with new people interested in learning more about PHI. We’d love to have you join us! This will be a fairly brief online gathering (45 min), and we’re excited to connect with you once again in this way.

This year has been full of upheaval and political chaos for many of the Peace and Hope offices in Latin America. Join us in this dialogue and learn more about insights on gratitude and generosity from Peace and Hope, even in the midst of adversity.

RSVP to receive the Event Link: https://forms.gle/T2zuyu3oFy1tWYWaA

November 28, 2023 This year for GivingTuesday we will be rallying together in a spirit of generosity so Peace and Hope can continue to walk alongside families and communities in poverty so they can be free from violence and injustice. You are invited! Join us next Tuesday, November 28, at 8pm (EST). We would love the...

THIS TUESDAY:
You are invited to join us this Tuesday evening (November 28) for our annual online Giving Tuesday gathering.

This is a great opportunity to hear directly from Peace and Hope leadership here in the U.S. and in Latin America. This year has been full of upheaval and political chaos for many of the Peace and Hope offices in Latin America. Join us in this dialogue and learn more about insights on gratitude and generosity from Peace and Hope, even in the midst of adversity.

RSVP for the Event Link: https://forms.gle/4csCJVVe84qEFKcz5

A special shoutout to our Event Sponsors! We appreciate your generosity and support to make this event a success.

Help us say thank you to these businesses who covered the cost of the FREE TO BE event, so the funds raised can be used directly for the work of Peace and Hope. ❤️

Wow!! We are so grateful to everyone who made our Free to Be! Fundraiser a HUGE success this October!

From our guests, to event sponsors, to friends who gave from afar, we are celebrate your generosity in supporting the work of Peace and Hope.