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…
In February, COFOA Cuyultitan La Paz leaders followed up on their progress with the mayor and city council members in bringing safety to their community regarding their priorities: illegal sales of alcohol, safety and clean drinking water, all raised by…
Leaders from Pastores City, Guatemala, are taking action to reduce crime and violence. They held a listening campaign where they reached out to 300 Pastores residents, who identified security and safety as their most important issue. In January, Pastores City…
COFOA San Juan Tepezontes leaders are committed to improving health care, and are holding research meetings with public health officials to tackle the larger issues that prevent adequate health access. Leaders decided to take immediate steps to bring health resources…
This February, COFOA San Pedro Nonualco leaders held a celebration to launch year two of their safety campaign – United Neighbors = Safe Neighborhoods - building on their success in 2012. Over 250 community leaders and youth received reports from…
Mumeya leaders and community members continue to move ahead on economic development, applying the principles and methods learned from Pr. John. The Mumeya community has begun construction of a multipurpose building near the Mumeya health center, after the Mumeya Local…
