Join us on November 17th for an evening of exceptional food, salsa dancing, and meaningful connection! Register here! Nuestra Familia: A gathering for CoCoDA We will celebrate the partnerships that advance CoCoDA's mission. Connecting Communities to Communities We work with communities in Central America on scholarship programs, Connecting People to People Our Projects Donate solar-powered water systems, and public health. We partner with local organizations in Central America to carry out community-based social and economic development projects. Our Partners Our Projects Education that transforms communities Read More Believe in the Possible Meet Barb & Rich McDaniel New water system powered by 63 solar panels in Suchitoto, El Salvador! Read more Harriet Bromley: A Lifelong Advocate and Witness to Resilience in El Salvador Read more Read More The Newly Launched Teresa Batto Teacher Fund
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For over thirty years, CoCoDA has partnered with Central American communities to bring clean water through sustainable projects, strengthen healthcare systems, and support young people in achieving a high school and university education.

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Thanks to your generosity, we create opportunities for youth in Central America to continue their studies, bring solar-powered water projects to communities, and strengthen health systems in partnership with organizations in Nicaragua and El Salvador.

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500,000

BENEFITED PEOPLE

30

YEARS

30

SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY AND HEALTH CENTERS

2,500

TOTAL SUPPORTERS

10

COMMUNITY BASED WATER SYSTEMS

7

SOLAR POWERED SYSTEMS

2026 SUN & WATER CONFERENCE

We celebrated the transformational impact of solar energy across Central America.

 

Community leaders and partners from El Salvador and Nicaragua presented their proposals for solar power projects at the 2026 CoCoDA’s Sun & Water Conference, held in October 3.

The technical designs are complete, and community leadership is ready — Help us bring clean water using solar power to these communities today!

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From clean water and better healthcare to empowering young people with education, we’re dedicated to making a real difference.

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You’ve never experienced Central America like this!

 

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  • I was impressed by the thoughtfulness staff members bring to working alongside outstanding local partners. Additionally, at every stage of the trip there were opportunities for respectful, authentic dialogue with…

  • One of the participants in the March delegation, wrote, “Before landing in Nicaragua, I read about North Americans that flew in, did unsustainable work and called it global health, the…

  • My time in El Salvador has been an unforgettable experience. During this trip with CoCoDA, I have had the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of El Salvador,…

  • El Salvador is a country of resilience, strength and love. The people of this country have taught me that life is not easy but that you have to always face…

  • It was an honor and pleasure to spend February in the clinics and communities of Suchitoto and La Mora. From making traditional salvadoran food with my host family, to exploring…

  • I had no idea what to expect when I signed up for the Global Health Electore trip to El Salvador, but I wanted to learn more Spanish and submerged myself…

  • When I started medical school, one of my top priorities was finding a program that would allow me to do a rotation abroad in a meaningful and productive way. I…

  • When I was a small child, the US was backing the El Salvador government in a war against everyday Salvadorans who were tired of the abuses of their government. Advocacy…

  • There are so many mysterious fruits, nuts and living things in gorgeous patterns everywhere you look in El Salvador—an artist’s nectar. (This one is a chirimoya.) I can’t wait to…

  • CoCoDA has allowed our faculty and staff to focus on education and reflection rather than logistics. They know and understand the local government agencies, non-governmental organizations and the communities. They…

  • I stayed with two families while in El Salvador. Even though language was a barrier, the hospitality of these families was overwhelming. I started to refer to one of my…

  • I sense that I have lived far more than a month’s worth of life experiences. I have learned extraordinary things, met many inspirational people, and acquired valuable skills. I have…

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The Companion is a bi-monthly news, opinion and story magazine on Central America, its resources and challenges, its culture and people, and the work of CoCoDA.