Thousands of people were resettled by the government on land that was made available after the war. Many never had clear title to this property. For the most part any efforts to ask for help have been met with delays…
COFOA leaders negotiated with the Mayor of Santiago Nonualco to spend $100,000 to begin construction of roads to the community of El Llano in October. This effort has been underway for 15 years. Father Justin, pastor at St. Teresa of…
With an initial investment of $1500, leaders in Terrier Rouge have purchased basic household supplies - water, cooking oil, rice, beans, etc. - and have opened a store for resale in bulk to restaurants and small merchants in Terrier Rouge…
Leaders from the four agricultural communities around Mombin Crochu have decided to take the generous donation from Lorie and Baxter Rice and invest it in fertilizer and seed for the upcoming season. The 300 member cooperative will plant corn, beans…
In June, the Rusumo community was presented the 2017 National Umuganda Award, recognizing their success in building the “Doc Taggart” Health Clinic in just eight months. Along with the trophy, they were presented a check for $1800 which the community…
A team of engineering students from Santa Clara University travelled again this year to assist PICO Rwanda leaders in Nyange improve their tile making technology. Much of their week in Nyange was devoted to strengthening the tile press to make…
Convened by Fr. Antonio Lopez, the Anglican Pastor of Christ the King Parish in Usulutan Department, representatives from five new communities came together with COFOA leaders from El Carmen and El Numero to discuss the issues that face them as…
Prominent NGOs from El Salvador including Caritas, Catholic Relief Services, COFOA, University of Central America and others have formed the joint effort called ¨Cuidemos la Casa de Todos¨ to press for a new version of the general water law and the…
Under the theme “corruption is the enemy of development”, more than 130 leaders from across the Northeast Department gathered at the OPODNE General Assembly to report on their work this past year and share their plans for the coming year…
Thirty-five leaders started a pepper cooperative to improve economic conditions in 2016. They provided their own land and labor and raised $75 to buy seeds. By fall, they harvested their first crop and sold it for $750. Roslyn, chair of…
