Political Leaders Praise Mombin Crochu for Road Project
Government officials are saying how impressed they are with OPODNE’s ability to organize people and achieve its goals. “'This is the first time since I have been the mayor that an organization which is implementing a project in the community…
Partnership Is the Key Ingredient to Build New Clinic, School and LEADERSHIP in Rwanda
In the past six months, Pr. John has empowered leaders in Matimba parish to build an elementary school for 300 families; the Rusumo community to build a health clinic; and Kigali Lutheran Parish to build a Sunday school building. The…
Amazing Progress in Rusumo: Clinic Foundation Is Completed!
The community in Rusumo is making rapid progress in realizing their vision for a community health clinic. With funds collected from the community and labor organized by PICO Rwanda leaders, building on community land negotiated with government officials, the community has completed the…
Mother’s Day Message from Martha
My name is Martha Esperanza Gomez. Greetings from San Pedro Nonualco, my special little village in El Salvador. I am a leader in COFOA. As mother of three sons who are now adults, I thank God that through COFOA I’ve…
Mother’s Day Message from Specioza
My name is Dusegimana Speciose. I live in Mumeya, Rwanda, with my husband and family. Five years ago we adopted a little girl. Her mom died in childbirth just before our community finished our health clinic. Working with PICO, we…
Mother’s Day Message from Florcie
My name is Florcie Tyrell. My husband and I are parents of two teenage daughters. It is hard being a woman - and a mom - in Haiti. We have to work very hard to help our families survive. I…