About us:

Hand in Hand for Peace is an organization of volunteers committed to helping victims of war, regardless of their origin, by educating and taking action with the public to bring happiness to their lives.

Our History

In 2005, a number of refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo came to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to find a new life based on education, free expression, democracy and peace.

Their experiences in the Congo, a war ravaged part of Africa, provide them with a unique, first-hand view of the human costs of conflict, senseless violence and inter-ethnic strife.

The insight into the Congo conflict, its causes and its devastating effects, provides a profound connection and understanding of the mentality of war, its brutality, and the desperate need for peace in so many parts of the world. Their experiences and testimonies influenced the establishment of Hand in Hand for Peace with commitment of creating a culture of peace through education and participation in our communities.

Our Support
Locally, we do support by providing speakers for:

• Educating children, youth, student, and the community about victims of war.
• Raising awareness of society’s responsibility in supporting and understanding victims of war.

Our Action
We do take action by:

• Raising concern and awareness to support war-affected people locally and abroad.

• Organizing a Peace Festival to involve the community and schools to support war affected people.

• Partnering with like-minded organizations and individuals to support war-affected people.

Vision:
To promote the cause of peace.

Mission statement:
We are committed to creating a culture of peace through education and participation in our communities.

Objectives:

• To achieve peace and understanding within communities through:
• To educate children and youth about human rights, and raising awareness of society’s responsibility in supporting these rights and making a difference
• To speak to schools and community groups
• To partner with like-minded organizations and individuals
• To organize a Peace Festival to involve schools and the community.
• To raise funds to support war-affected children’s causes, locally and abroad.