This May, fifty COFOA leaders completed a six month training program on the social doctrine of the church, moral values and PICO community organizing. The seminar is designed to strengthen the foundation for leaders’ work in each COFOA member congregation…
Nearly all water in El Salvador is contaminated. As a member of the National Water Forum, COFOA leaders have campaigned for passage of the General Water Law. They support passage of the General Water Law to prevent privatization, reduce water…
In February, COFOA Cuyultitan La Paz leaders followed up on their progress with the mayor and city council members in bringing safety to their community regarding their priorities: illegal sales of alcohol, safety and clean drinking water, all raised by…
Leaders from Pastores City, Guatemala, are taking action to reduce crime and violence. They held a listening campaign where they reached out to 300 Pastores residents, who identified security and safety as their most important issue. In January, Pastores City…
COFOA San Juan Tepezontes leaders are committed to improving health care, and are holding research meetings with public health officials to tackle the larger issues that prevent adequate health access. Leaders decided to take immediate steps to bring health resources…
This February, COFOA San Pedro Nonualco leaders held a celebration to launch year two of their safety campaign – United Neighbors = Safe Neighborhoods - building on their success in 2012. Over 250 community leaders and youth received reports from…
In August, eight PICO USA staff and leaders shared an intensive two-week immersion in PICO Central America’s work in Guatemala and El Salvador. They met with leaders, church representatives (including bishops in both countries) and public officials, and witnessed the…
Seventy-two leaders from El Salvador and Guatemala participated in a three day retreat in San Salvador in January 2013. The theme of the training was “Power is in the Relationship”, offering COFOA leaders an opportunity to reflect on their public…
In August 2012, COFOA leaders from El Calix in Bajo Lempa, Jiquilisco municipality, Usulutan, held a health fair that provided medical services for 200 people to meet the health needs of the residents of Calix and nearby towns. After receiving…
In September, COFOA San Pedro Nonualco leaders held a third workshop at the Canton Center Community School in rural Canton La Comunidad on ways to prevent violence, attended by 150 parents and students. The meeting was part of COFOA’s Strategy…
