Learning exchange delegation to Rwanda
The Role of Grassroots Organizing in Overcoming Development Challenges in Africa and Beyond January 22-26, 2024 Twenty-four people from the U.S., Ghana, Tanzania, and Namibia traveled to Rwanda to learn from Faith in Action's Rwandan affiliate, People Improving Communities through…
Celebrating Guatemala’s New Democratically-Elected President
Faith Organizations call on Biden-Harris Administration to do everything possible to support president Bernardo Arévalo's social justice project Guatemala City, Guatemala - The Root Causes Initiative, a network of faith-based and grassroots organizations from Central America, Mexico, and the U.S.,…
Learning Festivals Spread Grassroots Multi-Faith Organizing Across Ghana
The FAITH in Ghana Alliance held two learning festivals in Southern and Northern Ghana in November 2023 to advance multi-faith community organizing as a strategy for transforming Ghana. More than 110 clergy and grassroots leaders participated, with the majority from…
A.I. Could Prove Disastrous for Democracy. How Can Philanthropy Prepare?
The widespread use of A.I. threatens to decrease trust and people’s sense of agency. In response, donors should fund face-to-face organizing and other programs that rely on human connection. Read the full article by Gordon Whitman in The Chronicle of…
Local churches pitch in to support organizing in Rwanda
Peace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley, CA, hosted Pastor John Rutsindintwarane to learn about his work supporting grassroots organizing in Rwanda and across Africa. More than 100 people participated. Events included a Walk for Rwanda to raise much-needed funds. Donations…
Sanction bad guys, not poor people
"If President Biden is serious about addressing the root causes driving so many people to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, he should change his administration’s upside-down approach to sanctions in Latin America." Read the full article by Gordon Whitman in The…
Faith groups call for tougher response from President Biden to Guatemala election interference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2023 Washington, DC – Tens of thousands of Guatemalans from all walks of life are engaged in large-scale, peaceful, pro-democracy protests demanding the resignation of Guatemalan Attorney General María Consuelo Porras. Porras is on the…
Faith groups call for tougher response from President Biden to Guatemala election interference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2023 Washington, DC – Tens of thousands of Guatemalans from all walks of life are engaged in large-scale, peaceful, pro-democracy protests demanding the resignation of Guatemalan Attorney General María Consuelo Porras. Porras is on the…
Protecting Guatemala’s “New Spring”
The Root Causes Initiative organized a delegation of faith leaders from the United States, Mexico, and Honduras to accompany the people of Guatemala in their struggle for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law during the second round of…