Born in Phaeton, Dr. Clonel Lewis was inspired to study medicine when he saw his grandfather die without medical care. He returned home from medical school to operate the pharmacy and health center he used as a small boy. But…
Capotille is a rural village in Haiti just across the troubled border with the Dominican Republic. PICO-trained leaders established a peanut cooperative to prevent exploitation of farmers by loan sharks. Leaders like Jose Arpin have set a high standard for…
In 1999, a building was constructed in Barahona to serve as a health home for that community. It went unused for the last 10 years. People took a whole day to travel for medical care. In 2015, Bishop Bolanos joined…
Seven years ago, Specioza adopted a little girl named Pico when her mother died in childbirth. It took Mumeya leaders 10 years to finish their health clinic. This year, they brought electricity to the clinic and the 10 surrounding villages.…
Rusumo is the newest member of the PICO-Rwanda family. Ten years ago, people built a small clinic that government officials took for another use. Using PICO training and the example of Mumeya, Kranganwa Malindogo is joining his neighbors to try…
Thirty-five years after the assassination of Bishop Romero, Communidades de Fe Organizadas para la Accion continues the struggle in El Salvador for dignity and human rights. In 2014 the daily face of injustice is violence, forced migration, and poverty. In…
Twenty years after the genocide, PICO Rwanda is helping people help themselves.Twenty years after the genocide, PICO Rwanda is helping people help themselves. PICO-trained local leaders are building community and changing lives. PICO Rwanda efforts are core to achieving the country’s…
In this 2012 Year-End Report, you will see that grassroots leaders are making unprecedented progress in response to their top priorities, including health, crime and safety, economic development and resources for youth. They are building and maintaining strong relationships with…
