"I have noted that the Faith in Action/PICO model of training has helped men and women to build confidence. They are no longer afraid to talk to the political leaders. They are instruments of change in our District. They are…
We are so proud of the unstoppable leaders in El Salvador, Rwanda, and Haiti who pressed through the troubles of the past year to protect families from the pandemic, build health clinics, provide access to clean water, and advance land…
Fifteen years ago, Pastor John Rutsindintwarane began teaching community organizing to leaders in the isolated rural community of Mumeya. They chose the construction of a health clinic as their highest priority. This past year, PICO Rwanda leaders completed the construction…
“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 building this clinic.”- Muteteri Charlotte, PICO Rwanda Leader in Nyarubuye This year, thousands…
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…
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…
“Rwanda has prioritized a decentralized health care system. This accounts for Rwanda’s success in combatting the pandemic.” - Agnes Binagwaho, Former Minister of Health, now at Harvard Medical School Community clinics in Rwanda are playing a critical role in protecting…
"Though Rwanda has gotten some attention for its use of drones and other technology in the pandemic, the innovation is not a technology. It’s more the innovation of human caring and providing social support.” - Sheila Davis, CEO of Partners in Health. In…
“Because Rwandans know how precious life is, we are prepared to do whatever is necessary in this time of crisis to protect it.” – Fr. Innocent Over the past few weeks, Pastor John has been meeting online, and now in…
