In El Salvador, a country-wide shut down did not stop COFOA leaders from winning clean water for 8,000 of families in Soyapango
“We refuse to be stopped by the country-wide shut down or poor government leadership. We will fight until we have national laws protecting land rights and water for everyone.” – Karla…
In Rwanda, the pandemic did not stop grassroots leaders in Nyarubuye from building a new health clinic
“I am amazed at what is happening in my community. Twenty-five years ago, thousands died in the genocide. The pandemic could not stop us. We are united in…
In Haiti, political chaos did not stop grassroots leaders from organizing a massive COVID public education and prevention campaign
"When we learned of deaths from COVID in Northeast Haiti, we all agreed that nothing would stop us from doing whatever we could to prevent people from catching…
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Rwanda: PICO leaders hold themselves and government accountable for public health projects
“I am amazed at the progress I am seeing in this community. Twenty-five years ago, it was devastated by the genocide. Now it is united in building this…
El Salvador: COFOA leaders will press mayors and legislators for water access and land
"Thanks to COFOA, I have learned to defend myself. It has not been easy but we are learning to fight for our rights. When we name a problem,…
Haiti: OPODNE leaders plan community seminars to fight corruption at all levels
“State sponsored corruption and violence are becoming more widespread. Haiti cannot recover its democracy if the United States does not speak up.” – Fritz Jean, former Haiti Prime…
Group’s COVID-19 Campaign Reaches 35,000 In Haiti, Fills Government Gap
“In Haiti, COVID-19 is adding to the woes of a population already suffering from increasing unemployment, economic inflation and criminal violence. More than 8,000 confirmed cases have been reported as of Aug.…
El Salvador: COFOA leaders continue local and national campaigns for water access and land reform
COFOA leaders are mounting a national land reform campaign called RENACER (Reborn) organizing thousands of families defrauded by development companies to secure legal title to their homes. These…
Rwanda: Progress on water and health clinic projects address economic and health needs
In Nyarubuye, PICO Rwanda leaders organized more than 1,000 people who are laying the foundation for a health clinic that will serve 20,000 families from 10 villages. The…
International: Please vote with our global partners in mind!
Dear Friends, As we move closer to elections in the United States, we ask you to consider the impact your vote will have on our brothers and sisters…
Haiti: OPODNE delivers wash buckets to 100 schools
“I appreciate very much OPODNE’s initiative to stop the Corona virus in the schools.”– Terrier Rouge School Superintendent, Geemps Joseph In Phase 2 of their campaign to control…