MERRY CHRISTMAS
Dear Friends, At Christmas time, many of us tell children the story of Jesus’ birth - the gift of God’s love in a troubled world. This Christmas, we give thanks for the faithful PICO International leaders who are not only…
Nestor Manfredy’s Leadership Changes Lives in El Salvador
View a slide show -I AM A LEADER: Nestor Manfredy is changing lives in El Salvador “COFOA training is teaching me to be a better leader. I am putting this learning into practice with my community and my youth group…
Marie St-Fluer’s Leadership Changes Lives in Haiti
View a slide show of Marie's work as and OPODNE leader "The community feels that OPODNE is already making a difference in their life.” - Marie St-Fleur High in the mountains of Northeast Haiti, Mombin Crochu is nearly inaccessible because…
Specioza’s Leadership Changes Lives in Mumeya
View a slide show of Specioza's work as a PICO Rwanda leader "PICO-Rwanda's training makes me think in a different perspective. I have learned skills that have built my confidence which allows me to deal with new situations and deepen…
The Roof is on the Health Clinic in Rusumo
The roof has been completed at the Rusumo health clinic and it took only a year to build. Filled with energy and a sense of urgency, Rusumo leaders began organizing late last year. More than 3000 villagers identified a clinic…
Hurricane Matthew Impacts OPODNE
OPODNE leaders are demonstrating remarkable resiliency and determination in the face of continuing challenges of natural disasters and government dysfunction. Hurricane Matthew destroyed property and flooded land denuded by decades of environmental degradation. National elections have been delayed for months, leaving local communities with…