Rwanda is held up as a model of economic development and empowerment. That is true. It is also critiqued for its top-down approach, where falling in line is the norm. PICO Rwanda embodies a different, bottom-up approach that demands space…
Rusumo is the newest member of the PICO-Rwanda family. A year ago, leaders were just clearing the ground for their health clinic. By year’s end, it was completed through the generous support of the Taggart family and thousands of hours…
The people of El Salvador struggle with the legacy of war – violence, extortion, and fear. Political polarization results in continued repression, patronage, and corruption. Many people respond by hiding or fleeing. COFOA leaders are choosing another path - organizing…
Fifty leaders gathered on the main street of the small village named Galillee to press public officials about land rights. At the conclusion of the war, the government settled people on property in Galillee where they have lived for the…
Early in the year, Gabriel and 60 youth leaders organized their first action where 350 youth launched the “More Employment and Less Violence” campaign. After sharing stories, they turned to political leaders from the state of La Paz to sign…
Two hundred years ago, Haitians birthed the spirit of self-determination and self-reliance with the only successful slave revolt in the hemisphere. The country has been under assault ever since. The leaders of OPODNE are committed to destroy a culture of…
“The people of Mombin Crochu feel that OPODNE is already making a difference in their lives. They were discouraged with farming because they could not sell their crops. Now they can,” says OPODEN leader Marie Saint-Fleur. Last year, OPODNE leveraged…
We are especially grateful to John A. Sobrato who provided a generous matching donation of $40,000 for our year end campaign. Thank you! If you did not make a contribution in December, please take this opportunity to start the new…
Thanks to the generous outpouring of support in December, PICO International leaders in Rwanda, Central America and Haiti will continue their transformative work in 2017. Your donation will empower hundreds of grassroots leaders to revitalize the practice of democracy, create…
