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
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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...
16 Jan
By Jim MulhollandPresident-elect Donald Trump campaigned on a promise of deporting millions of “illegal and criminal aliens.” In his telling, the United States has been invaded by murderers, rapists and terrorists bent on doing harm to American citizens. In addition to creating a crime wave, these undocumented immigrants have allegedly stolen “American jobs,” caused a housing shortage and voted illegally. According to Trump, the key to making America great again is the deportation of an estimated 12 million undocumented immigrants.Unfortunately,...
14 Jan
By Richard SanchezA natural leader from a young ageEpifanio Perez Ruiz was born in 1991 in the community of San Antonio, Mosonte, Nueva Segovia Nicaragua. From the early stages of his life Epifanio has always been characterized as a very sociable person. Since he was 18 years old, his commitment to help the communities of Mosonte was noticeable, managing multiple projects for the development of the members of the communities.Epifanio Perez RuizSports as a place for youth recreation.Epifanio is a...
14 Jan
By Karilyn VidesA visit to Central America may fill your mind with images of beaches, volcanoes, Mayan ruins, and friendly, smiling locals. You wouldn’t be wrong. The scenery is breathtaking, and the experience is unique. What may not come to mind are the exquisite aromas of delicious cuisine such as pupusas, the smell of firewood, flowers, and wet soil in the countryside, and the curious gazes of people who, while welcoming to foreigners, are ready to share a resilient story...
09 Feb
Welcome to Febrero Fiesta 2022 through this link!Febrero Fiesta is CoCoDA’s annual virtual friend and fundraiser. It is an opportunity for us to celebrate with longtime supporters as well as curious new friends with a goal of learning, inspiring, and raising $25,000 for projects in Central America. Each night’s 45-minute segment will begin at 8:00 p.m. EST and focus on a different theme. The program will include live interviews, powerful videos, and voices from both Central America and North America. ...