May is celebrated by Haitians all over the world as Haitian Heritage Month. May 1st is celebrated as Labor and Agricultural Day. This is a day when workers, artisans and peasants parade in singing together: “Let's put Shoulder against Shoulder…
While most development is on pause as the government sorts through the contested Haitian election, PICO Haiti leaders in the Northeast are addressing basic education and health needs by delivering medical supplies and providing computer training. In Paulette, Caracol, Phaeton,…
Anglican Bishop Martin Barahona and Evangelical Pastor Fredy Segovia are members of El Salvador’s National Council for Security, advocating for prevention and intervention policies to reduce violence. Fr. Moises Lopez works with gang members in San Luis Talpa to provide…
Rusumo leaders are making rapid progress in realizing their vision for a community health clinic. The foundation is complete, the walls are going up, and the clinic will be finished by years’ end. The clinic will provide education, family planning, and treatment for…
Once you meet Pr. John you will never forget him. Humble and self-effacing, he tells the stories of ordinary women and men as they utilize the skills of organizing that he teaches to build roads, clinics, schools, houses and jobs.…
In the past six months, Pr. John has empowered leaders in Matimba parish to build an elementary school for 300 families; the Rusumo community to build a health clinic; and Kigali Lutheran Parish to build a Sunday school building. The…
In San Juan Tepezontes, 300 people came together with public officials to celebrate three years of work to support youth and engage residents in conversation and decisions to build a safe, healthy community. COFOA leaders have put in place an…
The Sierra Pacific Lutheran Synod Assembly meets this weekend in Reno. Pr. John Rutsindintwarane will share how their support and partnership is growing the Lutheran Church in Rwanda and building sustainable communities across Rwanda. Bishop Mark Holmerud, the Synod, various…
Once you meet Pr. John you will never forget him. Humble and self-effacing, he tells the story of ordinary women and men as they utilize the skills of organizing that he teaches to build roads, clinics, schools, houses and jobs.…
In San Juan Tepezontes, 300 people came together with public officials to celebrate three years of work to support youth and engage the people in conversation and decisions to build a healthy, safe community. COFOA leaders have put in place…
