Help Haitians feed themselves
It's hard to watch Elon Musk and the new Administration dismantle U.S. foreign aid. We've criticized USAID for not working enough with local organizations. But we also know…
Honduras: COFOA leaders secure commitment for regional hospital in Francisco Morazan Department
As sixty COFOA leaders from fifteen villages in rural northern region of Francisco Morazan Department waited patiently in front the National Ministry of Health offices, a team of…
Haiti: The leadership development story behind OPODHA’s agricultural campaign
“This training gives us the tools to accompany community; deepen our understanding of our roles to build collective power; and move beyond individualism to focus on sustainable change.”…
El Salvador: Miramar community receives 21 property titles
“Today I am happy because after 20 years fighting to obtain my deed, thanks to COFOA organizing, I can say that I am the owner of my own…
What USAID’s Demise Means for Our Work
Many people have asked how Faith in Action International’s work is impacted by Elon Musk’s dismantling USAID. Musk’s actions violate the constitutional separation of powers and have already…
Celebrating the work of leaders and allies in 2024
For those unable to join our end of year Zoom call celebration in December, here is a short video that highlights some of the leaders and their 2024 achievements. We…
Tribute to Zan Akologo, a towering son of Ghana
Sir Samuel “Zan” Akologo. You left us too soon, with so much unfinished work. It is painful to turn you into a memory. You were such a force…
Grassroots Democracy getting results in Central America
Communities of Faith Organizing for Action (COFOA) is growing its organizing presence and power in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala and providing a model to launch work in Mexico…
Grassroots Democracy and Climate Action in Africa
Community organizing that began in rural Mumeya, Rwanda, has spread across Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Ghana. Grassroots leaders in Rwanda are now working as organizers in 21 communities, teaching and…
Grassroots Democracy and Development Haiti
Amid widespread hunger and government collapse, the People’s Organization for the Development of Haiti (OPODHA) continues to organize and grow. More than 5,500 OPODHA members in 64 communities organized to…
Groups call on Biden-Harris Administration to Act now to Protect Haitians and Haiti
Haitian diaspora, faith, and civic organizations sent a letter today to President Biden and Vice President Harris asking them to take immediate steps between now and January 20,…
Budapest Tenants Win New Public Housing Administration
With support from a Lutheran church and community center, public housing tenants in Budapest's 8th District built a tenant association to improve the condition of their apartments and…