Recent Activities Organized "Quake relief" Walk-a-Thon to raise funds to support infrastructure reconstruction in the aftermath of a series of devastating earthquakes in El Salvador. Visited US AID office in San Salvador to advocate for just allocation of post-earthquake resources in rural communities. Facilitated Interfaith Community Building Group delegation that participated with Las Anonas in building new houses as part of post-hurricane Mitch reconstruction. Facilitated Interfaith Community Building Group delegation that participated with Las Anonas in building a new community church. Organized twentieth anniversary delegation to celebrate the life and influence of martyred Archbishop Oscar Romero. Developed and hosted visit of two Salvadoran guests to Philadelphia to share the triumphs and problems of their community. Organized "Youth-to-Youth" Walk-a-Thon to raise funds to support youth sports and leadership training program for Las Anonas and other communities in the San Vicente region. Participated in rallies to close the School of the Americas and facilitated two Salvadorans speaking to 10,000 people at Ft. Benning, GA. Held press conference in El Salvador through CRIPDES, covered by major media outlets, to outline common U.S./El Salvador problems (e.g., free trade). Facilitated construction delegation that participated in building a community center in La Hoya with people from Los Anonas Established a youth scholarship program to fund scholarships for Los Anonas area youth to further their education through high school