In June, Pr. John visited more than 20 groups in the US to share his work in empowering communities and strengthening congregations in Rwanda. We are grateful to the pastors, congregations and friends who welcomed Pr. John into their churches…
Metal poles supplying electricity to homes in local villages are electrocuting pigs in farmer’s fields-cutting into the small profit they make from their farming. Usulatan residents fear for the safety of their children given the electrical threat. And farmers can’t…
With support of Senator Jacques Sauveur Jean, OPODNE got a contract by the Ministry of Public Works (TPTC) to build a new road connecting Mombin Crochu to the Grand Savanne to improve transport of agricultural products. Many groups submitted a…
Today PICO International stands in support of our organizations seeking to address the root causes of migration from their countries. Tens of thousands of families have been uprooted from their homes in El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti and Rwanda. Each of…
May is celebrated by Haitians all over the world as Haitian Heritage Month. May 1st is celebrated as Labor and Agricultural Day. This is a day when workers, artisans and peasants parade in singing together: “Let's put Shoulder against Shoulder…
While most development is on pause as the government sorts through the contested Haitian election, PICO Haiti leaders in the Northeast are addressing basic education and health needs by delivering medical supplies and providing computer training. In Paulette, Caracol, Phaeton,…
Anglican Bishop Martin Barahona and Evangelical Pastor Fredy Segovia are members of El Salvador’s National Council for Security, advocating for prevention and intervention policies to reduce violence. Fr. Moises Lopez works with gang members in San Luis Talpa to provide…
Rusumo leaders are making rapid progress in realizing their vision for a community health clinic. The foundation is complete, the walls are going up, and the clinic will be finished by years’ end. The clinic will provide education, family planning, and treatment for…
Once you meet Pr. John you will never forget him. Humble and self-effacing, he tells the stories of ordinary women and men as they utilize the skills of organizing that he teaches to build roads, clinics, schools, houses and jobs.…
In San Juan Tepezontes, 300 people came together with public officials to celebrate three years of work to support youth and engage residents in conversation and decisions to build a safe, healthy community. COFOA leaders have put in place an…
