Haiti’s communities try peace to rebuild post-earthquake
Martissant livelihood trainingSince the 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010, killing an estimated 222,570 people— many of them children arriving or leaving school—major challenges...
View ArticlePolice, other officials explore community-led approach to urban peace and...
Cite Soleil mayor thanks AFSCAFSC recently concluded a second workshop in participatory planning, dialogue, and conflict transformation for local authorities.In Haiti, local peace networks are working...
View ArticleSlideshow: Conversations on community violence in Haiti
Kinam hotel local peace network 2On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, AFSC convened a number of community conversations in urban neighborhoods in Haiti.Raising awareness of the importance...
View ArticleLocal authorities in Haiti improve their dialogue skills
Police and other local authorities at AFSC-sponsored training in HaitiPolice and other local authorities in Haiti are learning how to collaborate with local grassroots peace-builders, including young...
View ArticleImplementing local peace networks to reduce urban insecurity
Local peace network in haitiLocal peace networks work toward resolving community disputes, particularly in areas experiencing high levels of violence and social exclusion. This report gathers best...
View ArticleYoung Haitian leads others to help curb violence
Wallen Calistin talkingIn his Port-au-Prince, Haiti neighborhood, 22-year-old Wallen Calistin is known as a peacemaker.Patient, tolerant, and shy, as a young boy he struggled with how to communicate...
View ArticleImplementing local peace networks in urban spaces: Lessons learned
DEP report cover - EnglishLocal peace networks (LPNs) are groups that work toward resolving community disputes, particularly in areas experiencing high levels of violence and social exclusion. Their...
View ArticleIn Haiti camp for earthquake victims, a teenager teaches peace
Vanessa In Haiti’s Corail Camp, there are about 10,000 internally displaced people left homeless by the 2010 earthquake. Vanessa and others are working together to build a network of peacekeepers.In...
View ArticleImplementación de plataformas locales de paz urbana: Lecciones aprendidas
Las Plataformas Locales de Paz (PLP) son grupos que trabajan hacia la transformación de conflictos comunitarios, sobre todo en zonas con altos niveles de violencia y exclusión social. Su objetivo...
View ArticleMise en place de plateformes locales pour la paix en milieu urbain
Les plateformes locales pour la paix sont des groupes qui travaillent pour la transformation de conflits communautaires, en particulier dans des zones où les niveaux de violence et d’exclusion sociale...
View ArticleThree years later: Haitians rebuilding communities, one person at a time
France Remy’s life took a drastic turn three years ago.When Haiti shook on Jan. 12, 2010, she was volunteering as a nurse in Leogane, the earthquake’s epicenter. Her house totally collapsed, leaving...
View ArticleEnhancing Urban Peace in Port-au-Prince
Sunday, February 27, 2011 - 1:00pmEnhancing Urban Peace in Port-au-Prince Jorge Laffitte and Carmen Ortiz of American Friends Service CommitteeAmerican Friends Service Committee's (AFSC) is a...
View ArticleSpecial briefing conference call on disaster relief
http://afsc.org/sites/afsc.civicactions.net/files/mp3/audio_disaster%20releif%20call.mp3 Listen to the special phone briefing and conversation on AFSC's investment with communities after disaster....
View ArticleHaiti Program Background
As the post-earthquake situation in Haiti continues to evolve, AFSC is adapting to changing needs. After over a year working in the camps with displaced people, we are developing a teacher training...
View ArticleAFSC's approach in Haiti
Since its founding to help WWI conscientious objectors serve those in need, the American Friends Service Committee has worked in areas hit by humanitarian disaster.When natural disasters strike in...
View ArticleYou Can Help Haiti
Your help is needed to help AFSC support Haitian earthquake survivors.Make a financial contribution to AFSC’s Haiti Crisis Fund securely online. Donations are tax-deductible.Give online:Donate online...
View ArticleHaiti: Lessons from repairing communities, building peace after disaster
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