“As an Evangelical Christian, I am against mining because mining is death—it destroys the environment that God created. As Christians, we must defend the earth and care for it.” Suyapa de Faustino Suyapa and dozens of other mothers are speaking out…
“We have not been deterred by the loss of Inter-American Foundation funding for our agricultural campaign.” – Florcie Tyrell, OPODHA Executive Director In North and Northeast Haiti, Florcie Lareche Tyrell and Marie Denise Neres Sainte Fleur are two mothers leading powerful…
“I didn’t want to see another mother needlessly die in childbirth” - Specioza Our organizing in Rwanda began in 2009 in the rural village of Mumeya, where mothers like Pauline and Specioza organized their neighbors to address a critical need:…
It's hard to watch Elon Musk and the new Administration dismantle U.S. foreign aid. We've criticized USAID for not working enough with local organizations. But we also know USAID provides lifesaving health and nutrition to vulnerable people. Many will suffer…
Communities of Faith Organizing for Action (COFOA) is growing its organizing presence and power in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala and providing a model to launch work in Mexico. In El Salvador, 2,335 COFOA leaders organizing efforts in138 communities to secure nearly…
Community organizing that began in rural Mumeya, Rwanda, has spread across Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Ghana. Grassroots leaders in Rwanda are now working as organizers in 21 communities, teaching and coaching teams in new villages and leading an effort that planted 45,000…
It is hard to read U.S. news about Haiti without wanting to help Haiti and Haitians. But when a country like Haiti faces complex crises, people who want to help can feel overwhelmed. Despite the daunting challenges facing Haiti, there…
Many Americans want to support good causes that reduce global poverty and inequality. But how do you give responsibly? How do you ensure your donation makes a difference? Here are six practical tips for responsible global giving. By supporting deeply-rooted…
It’s been amazing to watch what’s happening in Haiti. Despite daunting challenges, over the past year, the People’s Organization for the Development of Northeast Haiti, under Florcie Tyrell’s leadership, has doubled the number of communities where it supports grassroots organizing,…
"So many families do not have enough to eat while land lies fallow. We met with USAID and asked them to find a different way to invest in Haiti and help farmers grow enough food to feed our families. We…
