Roofing tiles in Nyange, Rwanda
“Organizing has helped us get out of poverty, ignorance and fear. We used to grow crops but could not feed our kids. Many of us did not have a home. Because of Pr. John, we learned how to make bricks…
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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…
Student engineers give Nyange tile-making enterprise a big lift
Rwanda: Student engineers from Santa Clara travelled to Rwanda for the third year to accompany the women in Nyange in their journey out of poverty. This year, students are designing and testing a small, battery powered cart to carry heavy,…
Mumeya pushes to complete new school
Rwanda: Last month, Mumeya leaders laid the foundation for a new elementary school in one of the five villages making up the organizing community. This month they organized the entire community to construct the walls. It is their goal to…
Mumeya leaders lay foundation for a new elementary school.
Rwanda: Mumeya leaders know that the future for rural children is at risk without a quality education. Their latest effort is to lay the foundation for a new elementary school. Presently, hundreds of students walk for an hour to attend…
Miller Center interns facilitate workshops for PICO Rwanda leaders to lay plans for local business enterprises
Rwanda: “In my time here, I have been lucky to witness the incredible resilience of the Rwandan people. Their strength and kindness is something that will inspire me for the rest of my life,” says Jenny Walsh, one of six…
Santa Clara Fellows provide development workshops for PICO Rwanda leaders
Rwanda: Three other Student Fellows from Santa Clara University’s Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship are also working with PICO Rwanda leaders. They will provide workshops in social entrepreneurship and human design thinking to help leaders launch new enterprises or support…
Santa Clara Fellows document work of PICO Rwanda
Rwanda: Student Fellows from Santa Clara University’s Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship have arrived and are working with PICO Rwanda leaders on two projects. The first is to create digital videos that profile PICO Rwanda leaders and their collective efforts…
Thank you generous friends who hosted PICO Rwanda receptions
Rwanda: We are grateful for the many people who welcomed Pr. John and Fr. Innocent into their homes, churches, schools, assemblies or communities. We know you were as blessed by them as they were by you. If you made a…
Santa Clara University partners with PICO Rwanda to advance economic development projects
Rwanda: In July and August, students and faculty from Santa Clara University’s Miller Center for Entrepreneurship will travel to Rwanda to work with PICO Rwanda leaders. Faculty, fellows and interns will work with leadership teams to initiate new economic development…