Rwanda: Leaders celebrate progress
In Rwanda, medical staff at the Mumeya clinic started vaccinating people. In Rusumo, the clinic serves as a site for COVID testing, tracing and public education. In Nyarabuye, grassroots leaders are celebrating the completion of a new medical clinic that will open…
Rwanda: Institutional impact rooted in community transformation
"I have noted that the Faith in Action/PICO model of training has helped men and women to build confidence. They are no longer afraid to talk to the political leaders. They are instruments of change in our District. They are…
Faith in Action International: Changing lives, transforming communities
As we cross the bridge from 2020 into 2021, I think many of us are more resolved than ever to grieve our losses and also pursue new opportunities. The staff, leaders and clergy from our projects in El Salvador, Rwanda…
How it adds up
We are so proud of the unstoppable leaders in El Salvador, Rwanda, and Haiti who pressed through the troubles of the past year to protect families from the pandemic, build health clinics, provide access to clean water, and advance land…
Rwanda: Clinics built by local communities undergird a national health system and spark development
Fifteen years ago, Pastor John Rutsindintwarane began teaching community organizing to leaders in the isolated rural community of Mumeya. They chose the construction of a health clinic as their highest priority. This past year, PICO Rwanda leaders completed the construction…
Please join us in supporting grassroots leaders across the globe
This year we have shared stories of grassroots leaders working for change across the world that began with an ordinary person deciding to stand up and get involved. When people decide to join an effort to change their community they…
Unstoppable leaders in Rwanda will open new clinic next month
Next month grassroots leaders from Nyarubuye, Rwanda will celebrate the opening of a new medical clinic that will serve 20,000 people who currently lack access to primary health care. This is the third large-scale clinic our partners in Rwanda have…
Building clinics so thousands can access health care in Rwanda
“I am amazed at the change I am seeing in my community. Twenty-five years ago, thousands died in the genocide. Now we are united in building this clinic. - Charlotte, PICO Rwanda leader in Nyarubuye This year, Charlote and thousands of…
In Rwanda, the pandemic did not stop grassroots leaders in Nyarubuye from building a new health clinic
“I am amazed at what is happening in my community. Twenty-five years ago, thousands died in the genocide. The pandemic could not stop us. We are united in building this clinic.”- Muteteri Charlotte, PICO Rwanda Leader in Nyarubuye This year, thousands…