Your donations can make a difference in the creation of opportunities for young people in Central America who want to continue studying, solar panel projects to pump water to the communities, and the support for health systems with which CoCoDA works alongside our partners in Nicaragua and El Salvador.
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50+ DELEGATIONS
A CoCoDA delegation can be customized to meet your group’s interests and needs.
Common themes include
- Water and Sanitation
- Public Health
- Education and Youth
- Environmental Issues
- Arts and Culture
- Public Policy and Economics
- Immigration
- Photography and Design
- Spanish language
100+ PROJECTS
In the past thirty years, CoCoDA has
- brought over 2300 delegates to Central America,
- collaborated on water projects bringing water to over 10,000 people,
- partnered in providing healthcare to over 12,000 Central Americans every year,
- built schools that teach over a 1000 children annually,
- helped 150 young people graduate from university,
- funneled nearly $2.5 million dollars of investment to Central America.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2025 Friends of CoCoDA Trips
Friends of CoCoDA Trip is coming back to El Salvador this June! Registration is now closed. Stay tuned to our social media and website for the 2026 Friends of CoCoDA…
FEATURED NEWS
GALLERY
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 community members. The Friends of CoCoDa delegation cemented in my mind that the organization’s unique approach embodies community driven development and cross-cultural learning at its very best.
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 caped villains. These misguided heroic efforts disregard the local leaders and advocates that work - with blood, sweat and tears - to take care of their people and give them a voice. These are the unsung heroes, the heroes without capes; and in Zacataloza we met many such heroes.
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, enjoy its natural beauty, and practice Spanish, both with the Pájaro Flor Spanish School and with the people I have met along the way. Not only have I gotten to learn about the Salvadoran healthcare system through weekly clinical rotations with local physicians, but I have also gained even more experience hearing the stories of their patients and spending time with the community of La Mora. I would recommend this trip for anyone interested in traveling internationally and learning about the rich, diverse culture El Salvador has to offer.