Another Vote for Relationships

I found this article written by an engineering student at Rice University. It was originally published in The Rice Thresher. She, like us, is working on projects with communities in El Salvador. Please read her story and reflect on her opinions about why the success of humanitarian efforts relies on relationships first. I am glad we are not the only ones who have learned this! Click here for the full story.

What's a Little Loose Change Good For

Have you ever wondered how you can help with all the causes, not just in El Salvador and United States, but worldwide? Here is a story I found in the Anglican Journal about an inspired and imaginative initiative to bring the gift of improved vision to people in El Salvador. All it took was an idea, some organization and time to implement. I hope this story not only lifts your heart with it's goodness and love, but also pushes you into your own ideas and actions about how to help someone, somewhere. Click here for the article.

Interesting Article About the Effect of the Central American Free Trade Agreement

I found this interesting article on a web site called The Indypendent. It talks about some the negative effects that CAFTA has had on the people and the economy of El Salvador. As we head into our own elections please seek out information on what position the United States candidates hold on these "free trade" agreements. Please ask questions on how we and our government can be part of the economic growth for other countries in the world and make sure that we do not support agreements which encourage growth of multinational corporations at the expense of the people. Click here to read the whole article.