A Way Forward in Haiti
A strategy for fundamentally changing U.S. policy toward Haiti As Haitian-American diaspora faith communities representing many of the more than one-million Haitians in the U.S. and allies, we urge President Biden to stand unequivocally with the courageous individuals and organizations…
Rwanda: Leaders celebrate progress
In Rwanda, medical staff at the Mumeya clinic started vaccinating people. In Rusumo, the clinic serves as a site for COVID testing, tracing and public education. In Nyarabuye, grassroots leaders are celebrating the completion of a new medical clinic that will open…
El Salvador: COFOA organizing continues to grow
In the past two months, hundreds of COFOA leaders have participated in media events, meetings and protests to press developers and government officials. These RENACER Campaign actions are aimed at passing national legislation that would require developers to do the…
Haiti: OPDONE leaders press forward through political chaos
Although Haiti's political conditions have been challenging due to frequent protests, strikes, and violence, OPODNE continues to sustain organizing activities. In January, presidents from the 13 local leadership teams met explore a partnership with Cash Express, a national organization that…
A Way Forward in Haiti
As Haitian-American faith communities representing many of the more than one-million Haitians in the U.S. and allies, we urge President Biden to stand unequivocally with the courageous individuals and organizations struggling for democracy, human rights, and sustainable development in Haiti…
Haiti: Faith in Action affiliates in Haiti, Central America and the U.S. join together with allies to press for changes in U.S. policy
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ election raised hopes in many diaspora communities for better, more humane relationships between their countries and the U.S. Tapping into that hope and energy, Faith in Action affiliates are working together across borders and with…
El Salvador: COFOA organizing is changing life for people in half of the country’s departments
This month, COFOA launched work in the Department of Chalatenango, in Northwest El Salvador, along the border with Honduras. Leadership teams are now pressing change that improves lives for families in 40 communities in half of the fourteen departments and…
Rwanda: Institutional impact rooted in community transformation
"I have noted that the Faith in Action/PICO model of training has helped men and women to build confidence. They are no longer afraid to talk to the political leaders. They are instruments of change in our District. They are…
Faith in Action International: Changing lives, transforming communities
As we cross the bridge from 2020 into 2021, I think many of us are more resolved than ever to grieve our losses and also pursue new opportunities. The staff, leaders and clergy from our projects in El Salvador, Rwanda…