OPODNE leaders are demonstrating remarkable resiliency and determination in the face of continuing challenges of natural disasters and government dysfunction. Hurricane Matthew destroyed property and flooded land denuded by decades of environmental degradation. National elections have been delayed for months, leaving local communities with…
Many young people are being sent to prison for possession or use of marijuana and other minor infractions of drug laws. Salvadorans with a prison record have to wait five years to get clearance from the police to apply for…
“Water is life!” has been the mantra for Mumeya leaders as they sustained a five year effort that finally brought water to their health clinic, disease prevention center, community school and 30,000 people in the 10 surrounding villages. As with…
Thanks to a generous donation from Lorie and Baxter Rice, OPODNE leaders in Mombin Crochu have the funds needed to match the World Bank investment of $75,000 and launch their sorghum cooperative. OPODNE has formed a farmer’s cooperative and has…
Fifty leaders gathered on the main street of the small village of Galillee to press public officials to make sure they actually own the land they live on. At the conclusion of the war, government settled people on property in…
Youth in Haiti were out of school for the summer and looking for something to do. Because there are no government resources for local activities, OPODNE leaders organized activities for youth to build a sense of purpose and community. In…
In their first action, 350 youth launched the “More Employment and Less Violence” campaign. After sharing stories about these issues, they turned to political leaders from the La Paz to sign a pledge of support. The Mayor of Zacatecoluca promised…
Mumeya is the founding member of PICO-Rwanda. This year, leaders brought electricity and water to their clinic, disease prevention center, community school and 30,000 people in the 10 surrounding villages. Now they are organizing youth and adults who need…
The Ministry of Public Works contracted with OPODNE to repair the road from Mombin Crochu Grand Savanne because of its reputation for integrity. Eleven crews of men and women not only completed the project on time, they did extra work!…
Youth and adult leaders organized a health fair in Las Isletas where more than 300 people received medical attention. Only one doctor serves 9000 people and many do not have income to pay for prescriptions. COFOA leaders recruited doctors and…
