Rwanda: Big steps to bring water, electricity, schools and clinics to rural communities
Thousands of families in Cihya will have electricity when technicians connect lines to their homes from the poles that were just installed. More of their children will go to the local school after three more classrooms are added to the…
Rwanda: Leader-organizers conduct training for community, faith and government leaders.
“We achieved a major goal, bringing government and religious leaders into a relationship of cooperation and respect. We received commitments from our organizing committees and others to do more.” - Ezra Ezra, Specioza and Poline have been leaders in Mumeya…
Nyange youth leader takes action to save their cooperative
Rwanda: Nyange youth leader takes action to save their cooperative. When the Faith in Action International delegation visited Nyange in early December to see the great progress made over the past year, we heard Sarah tell her story. Sarah reported…
Good seeds have been planted and are now bearing fruit
“I am thankful to Pr. John and Fr. Innocent for the confidence they have her. Good teachers inspire. We have been light to other people in community. Cell leaders are now asking us to do training in their villages. Good…
I am already using the PICO Rwanda model in my church
“I am pleased to host this PICO Rwanda training at my church. I have been here for four years. I have seen the method of PICO Rwanda and am very impressed. I am already using it in my church. Besides…
We now have more people on the ground because of this training
“We are grateful in Mumeya. We now have more people on the ground because of this training. Happy that PICO Rwanda is being seen as useful. PICO Rwanda is better known and acknowledged, especially by cell leaders. I heard from…
There is now more energy for community organizing
Rwanda: Leader-organizers conduct training for community, faith and government leaders. Ezra, Specioza and Poline have been leaders in Mumeya since PICO Rwanda was founded there 13 years ago. This year they led training sessions for more than 100 new leaders…
In Rwanda, leaders are empowering new communities to shape their own future.
“I have never ever experienced such training, where ordinary people mingle with the Mayor in the training led by ordinary persons like Specioza. Back in my district I see the Mayor leading meetings with high ranking officials and business-men...Also, it’s…
Would you like to join a delegation to Rwanda – November 30 to December 8?
We will be visiting with PICO Rwanda leaders from Nyange, Mumeya, Rusumo, Nyamata and Kigali to learn about their amazing work to provide housing, health care, education and economic opportunity for the families in these communities. We will also participate…