At the invitation of Regina Pacis’ Fr. Conselateur and with leadership training by PICO-Rwanda, very poor women in Kigali have organized for self-employment through a co-op. Cooperative Abanyamugisha (which means blessed ones) is an organization of 110 women who have…
Ron Snyder and John Bauman visited PICO-Rwanda for two weeks in July. They were astonished at what Mumeya leaders continue to accomplish. Here’s what they saw: “Mumeya was incredible. The hospital is twice the size it was last time we…
This May, fifty COFOA leaders completed a six month training program on the social doctrine of the church, moral values and PICO community organizing. The seminar is designed to strengthen the foundation for leaders’ work in each COFOA member congregation…
Nearly all water in El Salvador is contaminated. As a member of the National Water Forum, COFOA leaders have campaigned for passage of the General Water Law. They support passage of the General Water Law to prevent privatization, reduce water…
In July, the steering committee of the People’s Ecumenical Organization of the Northeast Department (OPODNE), held their first leadership retreat, led by PICO consultant Francois Pierre-Louis. Founding OPODNE members worked together to learn more about PICO principles, finalize a budget…
