Jim Mulholland, a pivotal figure in the growth and success of Companion Community Development Alternatives (CoCoDA), was honored at a heartfelt retirement celebration in Suchitoto, El Salvador this June. ...
14 Jul
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14 Jul
Harriet Bromley’s journey into advocacy and service began over three decades ago, driven by a deep commitment to justice, listening, and community empowerment. ...
14 Jul
Earlham College 3rd year Sociology student, Ashlin Pfeifer-Winborn, completed an internship with CoCoDA in El Salvador. She focused on learning about community organizing and environmental activities in the rural communities of Suchitoto. ...
14 Jul
CoCoDA and its partner in El Salvador, CRC, celebrated the official inauguration of the new solar-powered water pumping system in Apolinario Serrano, Suchitoto. ...
14 Jul
The delegation of “Friends of CoCoDA” traveled to a land, El Salvador, that inspires us all—a journey that was much more than a mere trip… ...
16 Mar
By Deborah Payne The “Santa Marta Water Defenders” have long stood for the protection of El Salvador’s natural resources. These individuals, however, have faced political persecution and jail time in… ...
16 Mar
By Jim Mulholland Jason Burk is an Indianapolis architect, a husband, and a father of two. There are millions of men with similar biographies. However, Jason is also a champion… ...
16 Mar
By Karilyn Vides In 1993, one of CoCoDA’s first projects was the rebuilding of the school in Las Delicias, El Salvador… ...
16 Mar
By Richard SanchezEvery summer, CoCoDA invites North Americans to travel for one week in El Salvador or Nicaragua. This trip introduces North Americans to the history and culture of this country as well as allows participants to get an intimate view of CoCoDA projects and initiatives. In this article, Richard Sanchez explains what makes these trips so amazing.“When we started the Friends of CoCoDA trips in 2015, I had no idea how important these trips would become to CoCoDA. Many of...
16 Mar
By Enrique PinedaOn February 24 to 27, CoCoDA held a new edition of its highly anticipated annual fundraising event: Febrero Fiesta. The 4 nights of virtual Fiesta featured a series of videos and interviews that took the audience on a journey through the projects, leaders, team members and legacy of the more than 30 years of CoCoDA’s work in Central America.The theme of this edition of Febrero Fiesta was: The Times They Are A Changing — Looking back at the...