The past 25 years have been a difficult time for... East Timor. It is through the... moral and financial support of organizations like [Development and Peace] that we are able to overcome all the difficulties, avoid further bloodshed and protect our people from infringement of those in power.

The Most Rev. Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, Nobel Peace Prize 1996

The principles that guide the actions and lessons of Development and Peace have passed the test of time and affirm basic human dignity. Development and Peace is the most successful organization that I know.

Mary Boyd, donor and member, Member of the Order of Canada

I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to your organization and its members for your solidarity with our people in their striving for a non-racial and democratic South Africa... Hoping to see you in a free South Africa very soon.

Nelson Mandela, Letter to Development and Peace, May 16, 1990

IRATAM [a Development and Peace partner] has had a great impact on our lives [after the 2010 earthquake] by helping us get seeds to sow and sell our products at fair prices... being organized in the cooperative has taught me to speak for myself and my community.

Junette Philistin, Haiti, Manager of a cooperative in Dupity village

On this great occasion of the Nobel Peace Award Ceremony, I wish to acknowledge my sincere gratitude to... the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace for all the support you have provided for our work to bring justice, peace and genuine development in East Timor.

The Most Rev. Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, Nobel Peace Prize 1996

My enthusiasm for teaching faith-based social justice has not only been... strengthened by this program [Laudato Si': A Call for Transformative Education], but encouraged beyond measure by the inspiration, resolution, faith, authenticity and hope that I have seen in the work the students are doing.

Gayle Brodie Teacher/Chaplain, St. Joseph High, Saskatoon

Development and Peace has contributed to our training through [a] human rights school. CIMI missionaries and laity who study there go on to empower their communities, including the Mura. CIMI stood by the Mura and helped them secure the right to consultation; to free, prior and informed consent….

Edina Pitarelli, Brazil, CIMI missionary to the Mura and Mara

Since the cooperative was established [after the 2015 earthquake], our community members have saved money for future projects such as an irrigation system and a water tap. […] Because of better health and higher incomes, our children are staying in school longer than before.

Baya Lakshmi, Nepal, Local project representative

The past 25 years have been a difficult time for... East Timor. It is through the... moral and financial support of organizations like [Development and Peace] that we are able to overcome all the difficulties, avoid further bloodshed and protect our people from infringement of those in power.

The Most Rev. Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, Nobel Peace Prize 1996