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“Even though we are not able to operate these days, we continue to offer our message of community, transparency and accountability to our people. We are especially concerned that our young people don’t lose hope.”– Florcie Tyrell, OPODNE Executive Director…
Last month the 56 leaders from the communities of Mumeya, Cyiha, Curazo, Cunuzi and Rwabutazj met to develop a strategy to establish leadership teams in each of these villages. They plan to implement the PICO Rwanda model of organizing and…
In the small rural community of San Juan Opico, COFOA leaders are working with Fr. Javier Miranda, parish priest of San Juan Evangelista Church, in the Buena Vista and Veracruz communities to access water for 600 families. They are exploring…
When Wilber heard about the death of sixteen year old Cindy Vides, he was moved to action. Cindy was holding her baby when she was hit by a speeding bus as she tried crossing the busy Pan American Highway. Cindy…
“We are happy about OPODNE training. We were also happy that young people attend. The training helps us think about how to act in our communities and how we can unite as one. OPONE brightens our days. Even if you…
“We have been fighting for many years for legal deeds to our property. Thanks to organizing, our families now have real titles to their homes. We know we can raise our voice, demanding safety, jobs and education so that our…
“PICO helped me to open my mind and create a vision for myself and see what the future holds for me, and how to make that vision sustainable rather than just focusing on the present. It opened up my thoughts…
“On July 1, 2019, we gathered to work on the road. A few members were present. On July 6, we gathered again and more people joined. We had to do something together to improve the road since the government is…
Karla, Wilber and Jose are new COFOA organizers. They join veteran staff, Alberto, Manuel and Hector, to meet the growing demand for grassroots organizing in El Salvador. Seeing the success of municipal organizing campaigns like the one in La Galilea,…
