December 2021

[Nepal]Flood Traces and Villagers’ Hope

2021.12.20

Nepal

On June 15, 2021, at around 8:00 p.m., in Melamchi district, one of PWJ target areas, was hit by a major flood. About 260 households were affected and 600 villagers were evacuated. Eighteen Nepalese, two Chinese, and one Indian were killed, and two Indians and one Chinese are still missing. Melamchi district before the [...]

[Iraq] Peace Winds Has Completed Updating the Homes of 2,900 Syrian Refugee Families and Counting

2021.12.10

Iraq

Beginning in 2018, Peace Winds embarked on a two-year project to upgrade shelters in four refugee camps in Erbil, Iraq. By 2020, we had successfully upgraded the homes of 1,500 Syrian refugee households, providing them more durable futures and increased safety and dignity. Even better news: we didn’t stop there. Last year, Peace [...]

[Press Release]Japan’s Health Screening “KENSING” Ship Arrived in Palau to Prevent NCDs

2021.12.1

On 30 November, 2021, Peace Winds Japan held the unveiling ceremony for the health screening KENSING ship at the Marine Law pier in Koror. The event was attended by H.E.Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, H.E. Akira Karasawa, Ambassador of Japan to Palau, Hon. Uduch Sengebau Senior, Hon.Gustav Aitaro, Minister of [...]