Małgosia Braunek’s « Be » Foundation – Ukraine Update

Dear ZPI Friends Today 1 year passes since the Russian full-scale invasion on Ukraine. As many of you know already on February 27, the first transport of medical supplies collected by our Foundation, Sangha Kanzeon, Blyzkist collective and many friends set off from Warsaw, Poland. Thanks to Your amazing help, hearts, and support from the […]
EuroChange

by Kevin Campbell, Executive Director at Eurovangelism/EuroChange It all began on a cold snowy night in a Moscow cemetery. It was not what I had expected when I was invited to a candlelight memorial service. In the car (Lada without heat) I was informed that the service was outdoors and in a cemetery. The temperature […]
Help for the Hospital in Radom

In this article, Polish peacemaker Krzysztof Nowiński shares how he as used the pandemic to both deepen his practice and use his practice for the benefit of his community.
Urban Hike: Handing Out Personal Items to Homeless Men and Women

Greg Seizan Clark, a member of the Denver Zen Center sangha, shares how while in search of a different pastime while social distancing, he discovered himself meeting and helping his community.
Fellowship in Prayer’s Sacred Journey Grant- Sponsoring ZPI’s Mission for Global Peace Building
FiP’s growing gift is a testament to the alignment of out missions and visions as well as our sponsor’s acknowledgement of the efforts behind our ZPI community to bring international peace building throughout the world.
Haitian Heat Unrelenting as the Stream of Patients: A Nurse’s Plunge in Port-Au-Prince

PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI. Diane Berg shares her experience of facilitating a free medical clinic in Haiti. « I am starting to understand that what is most precious to the Haitian people we meet […] is that we are here and that we care. »
Zen Peacemakers International member aids refugees in Greece

CHIOS, GREECE. Zen Peacemaker Jan Lecklikner has been working with Chios Eastern Shore Response Team (CESRT) to provide on-the-scene assistance to refugees coming into Greece. Below, find Jan’s reflections and pictures of her volunteer work.
Roshi Joan Halifax’s Nomad Clinic Treats Rohingya Refugees in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU, NEPAL. American Zen Peacemaker Roshi Joan Halifax and her team from Upaya Zen Center have been conducting their annual Nomad Clinic program in Kathmandu when a few days ago #Rohingya#refugees from #Myanmar started appearing at their medical camp with harrowing reports of violence over the border. Read below her report of bearing witness on the ground, the actions that arose and the Rohingya’s request to raise awareness.
Turning Towards Turners Falls: Local Collaboration Serves Underserved Families in Massachusetts USA

TURNERS FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS, USA. Massachusetts USA Zen Peacemakers joined the Montague Catholic Social Ministries group to provide relief for underprivileged families in the Turners Falls area.
Sharing a Meal with Hungry Hearts

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, USA. Most nights, people line up outside of the Santa Fe homeless shelter, Pete’s Place, well before the glass doors stretch open for dinner at 6 p.m. For dozens of people, “Pete’s” (formerly the Pete’s Pets building on Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe, now the Interfaith Community Shelter) is a winter emergency shelter that offers nourishment and beds, as well as community and safety.