Ana Lidia Benítez, Tiolinda Nolasco and Vilma Nohemí Agueta Vigil have been involved with ISD- Iniciativa Social Para La Democracia since 2018. Ana explains, “I have been working since 2008 with other groups and a lot of their training is very wordy. ISD give practical training. They also help with transportation and food which means […]
The prayer for May from CFL’s Prayer Partners
The world development programme of the URC The prayer for May from CFL’s Prayer Partners We never seem to have enough time Where does it go? How can such a precious commodity slip so swiftly through our fingers? Time to work, Time to play, Time to laugh, Time to love. We fall between the moments […]
Stories for Change – July 2016 – CENTRAL AMERICA – EL SALVADOR
STORIES FOR CHANGE- JULY 2016 CENTRAL AMERICA – EL SALVADOR Without rushing but without stopping Despite a settled period in their history, El Salvador is still a poor country for several reasons. It remains in the shadow of the US with trade agreements that mean its markets do not flourish as they might. Climate change […]
Commitment for Life – January 2016 Newsletter – El Salvador
CENTRAL AMERICA – El Salvador Changing public perceptions Life is challenging for people like Débora in El Salvador. With high rates of violence and lack of employment all young people are seen as troublemakers by the media. In rural Cacaopera, where Débora Mestanza lives, levels of violence are lower than in the cities but gang […]
Commitment for Life – Stories for Change – October 2015
CENTRAL AMERICA –El Salvador Working for a safe and democratic future Christian Aid often works with partners who encourage gender equality and awareness and knowledge of human rights. Fundacion de Estudios para la Aplicacion del Derecho (FESPAD) is one such partner. They are a non-governmental organisation (NGO) comprising of lawyers who study security and violence […]
Commitment for Life – Power of Prayer — Prayer Writing Competition
Power of Prayer — Prayer Writing Competition Excited and inspired by the power of prayer? Are you a budding prayer writer? Commitment for Life is looking for prayers for our Prayer Partners 2016. The prayers can be based on one of our partner countries/regions (Bangladesh, Central America, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory or Zimbabwe), the issues they face or about campaigning for […]
CENTRAL AMERICA – El Salvador – September 2015 newsletter
Empowerment and determination are good companions It really brings it home to you about living in an area prone to flooding and earthquakes in coastal El Salvador when a young man tells you. “We are concerned about climate change. It is raining more now. The problem is that when the rains come, this area floods. […]
Central America – Guatemala – May 2015
CENTRAL AMERICA: Guatemala The Government of Guatemala declared the country in a state of emergency as the drought continues. Christian Aid partner Bethania continues to provide technical support to 143 families, with 100 kitchen gardens and grain reserves. They say that according to the results of the latest harvest of basic grain 47 per cent […]
Commitment for Life – A taxing issue in Nicaragua
CENTRAL AMERICA – Nicaragua I was struck recently by the story in the press about Starbucks, who have avoided paying tax in the UK. The subsequent public outrage at the injustice of this and the consumer power of potential boycotts of Starbucks coffee shops, led Starbucks to backtrack and review their tax arrangements. I feel grateful […]
CENTRAL AMERICA – Nicaragua
‘Enterprise inclusive markets’ create the right conditions for growth for small producers who sell locally, although some do sell to International groups. In Nicaragua, Hibiscus is sold to large American supermarkets whilst coffee beans from SOPPEXCA are exported as Fairtrade goods. These Christian Aid partners are looking to transform the coffee trade in Nicaragua by […]