COFOA leaders from Saint Teresa Parish hosted a community celebration to mark the commitment by the Mayor, Morena Marvin de Canales, to begin repair of the main road in El Llano. The city’s investment of $140,000 will improve nearly a…
Over the past month, COFOA leaders in San Juan Tepezontes have organized two large events to foster dialogue across generations, provide community education and build community cohesion. One event involved more than 180 students and 150 parents, who attended seminars…
In December, COFOA leaders launched a campaign to increase employment opportunities for young people across the La Paz Department. Partnering with the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, six parishes sponsored career workshops where job seekers learned how to develop…
After 20 years of effort, leaders finally secured a commitment from the Ministry of Public Works to construct the bridge of the Roldan River. With support from Anglican Bishop David Alvarado and Anglican Pastor Fr Antonio Lopez, people from the…
The lack of economic opportunity, coupled with ongoing violence, continues to drive migration from El Salvador. COFOA leaders met over the past two months to hold workshops and plan a job and micro lending fair as a small step toward…
Anglican Bishop David Alvarado convened ten priests from across the country to explore faith based community organizing as a tool to serve their families and communities. Through training provided by Alberto Velazquez, Executive Director of COFOA, clergy engaged in a…
Clergy and lay leaders from Haiti, Rwanda and El Salvador joined more than 600 grassroots popular movement leaders from across the United States in February for the First US Regional Meeting of Popular Movements held in Modesto, California. They were…
Like everyone, Florice Tyrell and other leaders in Terrier Rouge are facing significant challenges. Their plans to start a restaurant were put on hold last year. Political instability and elections marred by violence in their town prevented leaders from securing…
The people of El Salvador struggle with the legacy of war – violence, extortion, and fear. Political polarization results in continued repression, patronage, and corruption. Many people respond by hiding or fleeing. COFOA leaders are choosing another path - organizing…
Fifty leaders gathered on the main street of the small village named Galillee to press public officials about land rights. At the conclusion of the war, the government settled people on property in Galillee where they have lived for the…
