Youth in Haiti are out of school for the summer and everyone is looking for something to do. Because there are no government resources for local activities, OPODNE leaders decided to organize events to engage youth in activities to build…
In June, Pr. John visited more than 20 groups in the US to share his work in empowering communities and strengthening congregations in Rwanda. We are grateful to the pastors, congregations and friends who welcomed Pr. John into their churches…
Metal poles supplying electricity to homes in local villages are electrocuting pigs in farmer’s fields-cutting into the small profit they make from their farming. Usulatan residents fear for the safety of their children given the electrical threat. And farmers can’t…
With support of Senator Jacques Sauveur Jean, OPODNE got a contract by the Ministry of Public Works (TPTC) to build a new road connecting Mombin Crochu to the Grand Savanne to improve transport of agricultural products. Many groups submitted a…
Today PICO International stands in support of our organizations seeking to address the root causes of migration from their countries. Tens of thousands of families have been uprooted from their homes in El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti and Rwanda. Each of…
Francois Pierre Louis is a devoted husband and father of two sons and an adopted daughter. Born and raised in Northeast Haiti, it has been Francois’ dream to return and build a people based organizing effort needed to reinvigorate the…
Alberto Velazquez is the father of three devoted daughters. He is also the father of the PICO organization in Central America, Commuidades de Fe Organizadas para la Accion (COFOA). Alberto emigrated from Mexico when he was young and discovered organizing…
Ezra NKUBANA is a devoted husband and father of four children. He is also the founding father of the organizing effort in Mumeya, Rwanda. It was Ezra who gathered people under the Jesus tree for training provided by Pastor John.…
Your Support Is Changing the World PICO International: For the past ten years, PICO International has provided support through consultation, communication and fundraising to our projects in El Salvador, Rwanda and Haiti where more over 1500 leaders have organized 40…
May is celebrated by Haitians all over the world as Haitian Heritage Month. May 1st is celebrated as Labor and Agricultural Day. This is a day when workers, artisans and peasants parade in singing together: “Let's put Shoulder against Shoulder…
