On Saturday, August 29, more than 400 grassroots leaders from 74 communities, along with local mayors, public officials, and religious leaders, gathered for OPODHA’s Seventh General Assembly in Trou-du-Nord, Haiti. The main focus was OPODHA's We Plant Today So We…
Twenty-two leaders from four teams across Jalisco gathered for a mid-November retreat, where they affirmed their name—Faith in Action Mexico—as well as their mission and vision to build a multifaith organization that empowers communities to address pressing local issues. The…
“The Church should not shut itself inside the temple. It must go into the streets to provide assistance, human development, and advocacy. I invited COFOA because we need a method to develop Christians who are more engaged in public advocacy.”…
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 in 76 communities. They’re planting crops together, opening loan funds, rebuilding roads,…
“I want to tell you that I'm grateful to God and grateful to all the people who supported this project. I have five children here who are studying, so it's a joy for me because they have the blessing of…
For Tanzanians in rural provinces of Muleba and Ngara, upcoming national elections in October may seem distant, but could have far reaching consequences in light of a diminishing foreign investment. To raise awareness, Faith in Action Tanzanian leader-organizers, Kevin Lazaro…
"Nobody else will build our future. We are the ones to take primary responsibility to build this clinic that will take care of mothers who will be delivering babies... we cannot hold the government responsible before we take ownership of…
While sixty COFOA leaders from fifteen villages in the rural northern region of Francisco Morazan Department waited in front of the National Ministry of Health offices, a team of five leaders negotiated with the Vice Minister of Health, Nerza Paz,…
“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.” Madam Marie Denise Neres Saint Fluer made this comment at the conclusion…
“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 home. Nobody can take it away.”- Cindi Martinez, COFOA leader Cindi was…
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