March 2014

PWJ has started a school health program in Syrian refugee camps in Kurdistan region, Iraq

2014.3.26

Iraq

Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) has started a school health program in Qushtapa refugee camp, located in Erbil governorate in Kurdistan, northern Iraq, from 26th February 2014. This program is implemented in cooperation with the Department of Health (DoH) of the Kurdistan Regional Government and World Health Organization (WHO), aiming at improving the health status of [...]

Acknowledgement of Support for the Great East Japan Earthquake Recovery Programs of Peace Winds Japan

2014.3.12

Tohoku

Dear Readers, I would like to express my most sincere appreciation for heartwarming supports for our relief operations in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. Tohoku Area in Japan marks 3-year anniversary of March 11 earthquake and tsunami in 2011. I’d like to express my heartfelt thoughts to those who are affected [...]

Philippines：Distribution of Shelter Repair Kits Started in Lyte Island

2014.3.10

Emergency Response

“My house was destroyed in front of me. Roofing sheets, wooden columns and beams, windows, even brock fences are all blown down by the strong strong wind!!”, Mr. Felisimo told us his experience. He is one of the beneficiaries of PWJ’s Shelter Repair Kit Distribution Project. PWJ staff (right) is hearing the situation from a [...]