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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...

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Police, 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...

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Slideshow: 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...

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Local 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...

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Implementing 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...

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Young 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...

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Implementing 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...

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In 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...

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Implementación 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...

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Mise 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...

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Three 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...

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Learning how to make peace on purpose

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AFSC in Haiti: Celine's Story

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Enhancing 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...

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Special 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....

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Haiti 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...

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Supporting Livelihoods & Nonviolence in Haiti

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AFSC'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...

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You 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...

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Haiti: Lessons from repairing communities, building peace after disaster

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