In these times of economic, environmental and political challenges, 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…
“I learned about PICO through John R. He came up to me and asked me what kind of problems were the people in Rusumo facing. We talked for a long time. He asked me about what was the most pressing…
“Before we started the pepper cooperative we had to travel very far to other towns to buy peppers. Now people can buy peppers directly from us. The project also improves people’s economic capacity. They have some money in their pockets…
"I am Antonio López. I am an Anglican Priest. I live in the Cristo Rey Parish and I also work in the Santiago de Jerusalén Mission in Jiquilisco, Usulután. Three years ago we started working with the COFOA in these…
Join us on #givingtuesday#picointernational. Your donation will be matched. “This project has changed my life because ignorance is a disease... Now, we are happy and work together. We are able to build houses .... people who do not live in…
For the past ten years, PICO International has provided support through consultation, communication and fundraising to our projects in El Salvador, Rwanda and Haiti where more over 1500 leaders have organized 40 communities and engaged more than 30,000 people in…
Widespread flooding from Hurricane Irma resulted in even more economic hardship for thousands of families across Haiti’s Northeast District. Cultivating small agricultural plots and making charcoal, the main sources of income for subsistence farmers and local residents, was severely damaged…
Nyange leaders have begun construction of a shelter to house their roofing tile equipment and the tiles they are producing. After negotiating with government officials to secure land and timber to construct the shelter, leaders are working in partnership with…
Thousands of people were resettled by the Salvadoran government on land that was made available after the war. Many never received clear title to their property. Most efforts to ask for help have been met with government delays and excuses. …
The Mayor of Kirehe was so impressed with the work of Mumeya leaders, he asked them to train grassroots leadership in 30 other communities in the district. Ezra, Specioza, and Poline began training leaders from Gasarabwayi a village near the…
