Women’s co-op in Mombin Crochu, Haiti
“We organize child care for 200 women in our village so we can go to market and sell our produce. We use small loans from our cooperative to buy beans, rice and other goods in bulk and sell to make…
Communities fighting for water in El Salvador
“My family has not had water for three months. We pay $20 per month, but we have no water. The Mayors and the Deputies are doing nothing. This is not right. COFOA has helped us organize to claim water as…
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In this time of economic, environmental and political challenge, we are called to solidarity. Thanks to supporters like you, PICO International grassroots leaders are making a huge difference for communities in Rwanda, Haiti and El Salvador. In this season of…
COFOA demands action to prevent privatization of water
On Sunday, October 14, Salvadoran Bishop Oscar Romero was declared a saint by Pope Francis. Bishop Romero was a leader against poverty and social injustice and was assassinated in 1980. Comunidades de fe Organizadas para Accion (COFOA) is answering the…
COFOA demands water be declared basic human right
On September 22, more than 500 COFOA leaders marched to San Sebastián Analco church and confronted legislators representing the La Paz Department. Leaders demanded public support for a national water law to prevent privatization and a constitutional amendment to proclaim…
COFOA brings the voice of ordinary people to this movement
COFOA is bringing the voice of ordinary people into this countrywide movement. COFOA leader, Ana Cecelia Ortiz, spoke at the national press conference, “We have not had water for three months, but we still have to pay the bills. When…
OPODNE leaders fight for change
Haiti: To overcome severe drought and corrupt political systems, OPODNE leaders have rededicated themselves to securing land, building irrigation systems and demonstrating to people and politicians alike what cooperative, productive, transparent governance looks like. OPODNE leaders In Capotille manage their new…
Honor Bishop Romero by giving to COFOA today
“I would like to make an appeal to the dear Christians here: it is not forbidden to organize, it is a right, and at certain times, like today, it is also a duty, because the social, political demands must not…
A report from the Faith in Action delegation to Haiti
Father John, Ron, Francois and all the OPODNE leaders: I would like to thank Father John Baumann, Ron Snyder, Francois Pierre-Louis and all the OPODNE leaders for the opportunity to join the International delegation to Haiti that took place from August…
Listening to the people: “Water for me. Water for you. Water for everyone.”
El Salvador: “We have not had water for three months, but we still have to pay the bills. Some of us use rain water and our children are getting sick. Many spend another $30 each month to buy bottled water.…