Rwanda: Inspired by entrepreneurship training this summer, more than 100 Kigali women from the cooperative called Amasangiramugisha (those who share blessings) have organized into 8 groups to start their small businesses buying and selling fruits, vegetables and crafts. All the groups…
Haiti: To overcome severe drought and corrupt political systems, OPODNE leaders have rededicated themselves to securing land, building irrigation systems and demonstrating to people and politicians alike what cooperative, productive, transparent governance looks like. OPODNE leaders In Capotille manage their new…
“I would like to make an appeal to the dear Christians here: it is not forbidden to organize, it is a right, and at certain times, like today, it is also a duty, because the social, political demands must not…
Father John, Ron, Francois and all the OPODNE leaders: I would like to thank Father John Baumann, Ron Snyder, Francois Pierre-Louis and all the OPODNE leaders for the opportunity to join the International delegation to Haiti that took place from August…
El Salvador: “We have not had water for three months, but we still have to pay the bills. Some of us use rain water and our children are getting sick. Many spend another $30 each month to buy bottled water.…
Rwanda: Student engineers from Santa Clara travelled to Rwanda for the third year to accompany the women in Nyange in their journey out of poverty. This year, students are designing and testing a small, battery powered cart to carry heavy,…
“Our government is upside down. National Deputies and Senators control all the resources. None of these reach the local community.” We heard this refrain from leaders in every community the Faith in Action delegation visited. OPODNE leaders are working to…
Haiti was once able to feed its own people. Because of climate change, drought, corrupt land laws, and foreign intervention, Haiti now provides only 20% of its own food (rice) needs. OPODNE is writing a new narrative, building sustainable agricultural…
We are celebrating the life of Fr. Michael J. Mandala, S.J. who moved from this world on Saturday, September 9. Michael has been involved with PICO/Faith in Action organizing since 1974 as an organizer, pastor, and advisor. Mike served on the…
Oscar Romero will become the first Salvadoran saint when he is canonized on October 14. He was gunned down while saying Mass on March 24, 1980, after saying “one must not love oneself so much as to avoid getting involved…
