Women’s co-op in Mombin Crochu, Haiti
“We organize child care for 200 women in our village so we can go to market and sell our produce. We use small loans from our cooperative to buy beans, rice and other goods in bulk and sell to make…
Communities fighting for water in El Salvador
“My family has not had water for three months. We pay $20 per month, but we have no water. The Mayors and the Deputies are doing nothing. This is not right. COFOA has helped us organize to claim water as…
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In this time of economic, environmental and political challenge, we are called to solidarity. Thanks to supporters like you, PICO International grassroots leaders are making a huge difference for communities in Rwanda, Haiti and El Salvador. In this season of…
PICO/Faith in Action International Changes
As you have noticed, changes are taking place in our organizing network. Formerly known as PICO, the network has changed its name to Faith in Action to capture the nature of the work being done in the United States and…
COFOA demands action to prevent privatization of water
On Sunday, October 14, Salvadoran Bishop Oscar Romero was declared a saint by Pope Francis. Bishop Romero was a leader against poverty and social injustice and was assassinated in 1980. Comunidades de fe Organizadas para Accion (COFOA) is answering the…
COFOA demands water be declared basic human right
On September 22, more than 500 COFOA leaders marched to San Sebastián Analco church and confronted legislators representing the La Paz Department. Leaders demanded public support for a national water law to prevent privatization and a constitutional amendment to proclaim…
COFOA brings the voice of ordinary people to this movement
COFOA is bringing the voice of ordinary people into this countrywide movement. COFOA leader, Ana Cecelia Ortiz, spoke at the national press conference, “We have not had water for three months, but we still have to pay the bills. When…
Kigali women on the move
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…
OPODNE leaders fight for change
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…