Africa: Ubuntu in action
The African philosophy of ubuntu—“I am because we are”—captures the heart of Faith in Action International’s work across the continent. What began a decade ago in Mumeya, Rwanda, with…
Haiti: Solidarity means survival
The Haitian proverb “Men anpil chay pa lou”—“With many hands, the load is not heavy”—captures the spirit of OPODHA’s work. Founded in 2013 by clergy and leaders from 13…
Latin America: Your support is growing grassroots organizing
Ten years ago, COFOA was working in just one department in El Salvador. Today, Faith in Action grassroots organizing has expanded nationwide, with 150 leadership teams active in 11…
September 2025 News from Africa
Rwanda: New organizing effort launched in Mushikili Following July training sessions, leaders in Mushikili conducted a listening campaign that identified a critical need: building a road to…
September 2025 News from Haiti
OPODHA communities elect leaders and plan collective action While Haiti’s government remains absent—with no elected officials at any level—all 76 OPODHA-organized communities held elections for local officers…
September 2025 News from Latin America
Peru and Colombia: Faith in Action responds to invitations from Bishops, clergy, and faith leaders COFOA staff joined Faith in Action International Coordinator, Gordon Whitman, for meetings…
El Salvador: COFOA Expands Leadership to Defend Democracy
COFOA wins reprieve from anti-NGO law: The Salvadoran Government just exempted the Catholic Church from a new law imposing restrictions and high taxes on civic organizations that receive…
Haiti: Local Organizing Gains Strength as Faith Leaders Push to Protect Haitians in the U.S.
OPODHA continues to grow: Conditions in Haiti continue to deteriorate. Yet in the North and Northeast Departments, OPODHA’s work is growing. OPODHA is now working with grassroots leaders…
From Santa Cruz to Chiclayo: A Church That Organizes
When Pope Francis addressed thousands of grassroots leaders from 32 countries in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, in 2015, he told them: “The future of humanity does not lie solely…
COFOA Leaders Welcome Potential Breakthrough on Land Titles for 61,333 Families
Zacatecoluca, El Salvador — Salvadoran Housing Minister Michelle Sol announced that the government has regularized the land titles of 61,333 families and is prepared to move forward with…
HUNGARY: Public Housing Tenants Challenge Demolition Plan
More than 400 people live in ten public housing buildings that the government of Viktor Orbán has expropriated to make way for the expansion of a university that…
MEDIA: Faith in Action Founder Fr. John Baumann, SJ, Brings Theology to Life for Thousands of Catholics
Read the full article by MegAnne Liebschon on the Jesuits West website September 6, 2023 — Fr. John Baumann, SJ, is not what he calls an “upfront person.”…