“I have dreamed about this day when ordinary people are training others to organize their own communities and make government officials accountable.”- Pr. John, PICO Rwanda Executive Director PICO Rwanda has a goal to organize across Rwanda and then in…
April 1994 marked the start of the genocide when 800,000 Rwandans were slaughtered in 90 days. Genocide was possible because of the authoritarian government, with too much support by the authoritarian church, ordered friends and neighbors to murder friends and…
Twenty-four years after the genocide, Faith in Action is helping Rwandans achieve its vision for economic development and women’s empowerment. Leaders are modeling a democratic approach that claims space for ordinary people to name their priorities, organize their communities, and…
“I have never ever experienced such training where ordinary people mingle with the Mayor in the training led by ordinary persons. Back in my district I see the Mayor leading meeting with high ranking officials and business men...also, It’s my…
Our end-of-year individual donor goal is $175,000. Because of people like you, we have only $26,600 to go. Help us reach our goal by making a gift today. Every dollar you donate will be matched by John Sobrato, a generous…
At Christmas time, many of us tell children the story of Jesus’ birth - the gift of God’s love in a troubled world. This Christmas, we give thanks for the faithful PICO International leaders who are not only telling the…
"It is clear this place has changed. In our village people used to die because we didn't have a hospital. But now we have the hospital. Before we didn't have a road, or water or electricity. Now we do because…
PICO leaders in Rwanda have leveraged $2 million in public improvements and services for 120,000 people. Projects include health clinics, water, electricity, three schools, a community center, new homes, reforestation and road construction. Training in entrepreneurship has helped launch successful…
“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…
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…
