“PICO helped me to open my mind and create a vision for myself and see what the future holds for me, and how to make that vision sustainable rather than just focusing on the present. It opened up my thoughts…
“On July 1, 2019, we gathered to work on the road. A few members were present. On July 6, we gathered again and more people joined. We had to do something together to improve the road since the government is…
Karla, Wilber and Jose are new COFOA organizers. They join veteran staff, Alberto, Manuel and Hector, to meet the growing demand for grassroots organizing in El Salvador. Seeing the success of municipal organizing campaigns like the one in La Galilea,…
Mumeya leaders are planning to start a crop-selling business this winter that will allow them to capitalize on the bountiful local agricultural resources. The plan is to buy corn, beans and sorghum from local farmers during harvest season; store them…
“On July 1, 2019, we gathered to work on the road. A few members were present. On July 6, we gathered again and more people joined. We had to do something together to improve the road since the government is…
“I grew up in San Salvador. I want to stay here. I’m so happy to join the COFOA staff and help my people fight for our rights and improve our communities.” – Karla Argentina Arenivar Karla is 23 years old…
Seeing images of children and families in overcrowded camps and cages at the border is heartbreaking and maddening. It can be hard to know what to do, but you can make a difference. Please support COFOA, our organization in El…
“I am truly grateful from the bottom of my heart. You make this work possible.” Pr. John R, PICO Rwanda Executive Director We are grateful to the people who opened their homes and churches to Pr. John and asked thier…
“After this training we realize that we still have many deep values. The country is in such bad shape because we had lost some of these values. We will now apply our values to uplift the country.” – Caracol President…
Hundreds of Cihya villagers danced to celebrate the completion of their new elementary school. Concerned that their children had to walk five kilometers to get to school, villagers launched this project just six months ago. With the support of veteran…
