Our Organization
The Little Wind Phone Project is a new initiative born from a deep appreciation for the original Wind Phone in Japan and the profound comfort it has brought to those navigating grief. Inspired by this quiet symbol of remembrance, our project seeks to bring Wind Phones to public spaces across the U.S.—offering communities a simple, accessible way to
process loss, reflect in solitude, and reconnect with loved ones who are no longer physically present.
Each Wind Phone installation serves as an invitation to pause, speak freely, and find moments of peace in nature. By building and supporting these spaces, The Little Wind Phone Project fosters healing not just for individuals, but for communities as a whole. Through collective care and shared presence, we believe even the quietest conversations can lead to powerful restoration.
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Mission
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering moments of peace, reflection, and connection. Inspired by the original Wind Phone in Japan, we bring this idea to communities everywhere, making grief more approachable and healing more accessible.
Vision
A world where every community has accessible spaces for quiet contemplation and meaningful connection through the gentle presence of wind phones, inspiring mindfulness and an appreciation for natural soundscapes.
Olivia Chao Delfert
Founder & Executive Director
Olivia Chao Delfert is the founder of The Little Wind Phone Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating peaceful spaces for reflection and healing. A seasoned product manager in the tech industry, Olivia specializes in building online communities and meaningful user experiences for mission-driven organizations. While in college, she was voted “Most Caring” for her community activism — qualities that continue to guide her work today. A wife and mother of three, Olivia is passionate about helping locally and making a small difference in people’s lives.
Bluestone Woodwork
Our Master Craftsmen & Fabrication Partner
Based in Rockville, MD, BlueStone Woodwork is our official woodworking partner. Their team of master craftspeople combines traditional joinery and modern machinery to handcraft each weatherproof Wind Phone sanctuary with precision, durability, and deep care.
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Our Approach
At The Little Wind Phone Project, we believe that grief needs a sacred space to be heard, and that cost or bureaucracy should never stand in the way of healing. We act as guides, advocates, and partners to ensure every community can offer a gentle place to speak unsaid words.
Honoring the Integrity of the Wind Phone
We stay true to the original, profound intent of the Wind Phone—a simple, disconnected phone in a peaceful natural setting that offers a symbolic connection to those we miss. We preserve the quiet dignity, reflection, and sacred simplicity that makes these spaces so deeply healing.
Expanding Community Access to Grief Resources
Grief is universal, yet spaces to process loss are often limited. We actively work to dismantle barriers by bringing Wind Phones into public parks, schools, cemeteries, and neighborhood green spaces, ensuring everyone has access to a free sanctuary when they need it most.
Serving Families & Communities with a 100% Free Model
Our advocacy, guidance, petition support, and site navigation are always 100% free. To ensure financial barriers never stop a project, we build customized, weather-resistant Wind Phone structures at-cost and partner with families to raise funds whenever needed.