Dear Friends, "The decision to include or exclude those lying wounded along the roadside can serve as a criterion for judging every economic, political, social and religious project."- Pope Francis, Brothers and Sister All Encyclical We are happy to share…
“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 clinic.” – Msgr. Matata, Catholic Bishop of Kibungo Diocese In Rwanda, the…
"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, we unite in finding a solution.” – Isabel Zavala, San Luis Talpa…
“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 Minister In Haiti, OPODNE leaders continue to support local efforts to sustain…
“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. 31, and the national and local governments are failing to respond to this…
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 companies not only failed to register the deeds with the national government,…
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 clinic is being built on land that was secured in negotiations with…
“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 COVID, OPODNE leaders are delivering wash buckets to more than 100 schools…
“There are seven people in my family who have been living without water. Because COFOA fought every day, even during the quarantine and floods, we now have hope that this well will deliver water again. We are very grateful.” –…
Dear friend, As we strive to keep ourselves and those we love safe in this time of pandemic, as we work to support those who suffer hardship in this time of economic depression, and as we combat racism and authoritarianism…
