El Salvador Interest Group (ESIG)
Mission Statement:
As children of God, we seek to grow in faith an in union with Jesus Christ and with one another. Through ecumenical outreach, education, and action we seek to accompany the people of El Salvador in building and sustaining a nation of peace and justice. We endeavor to support the people of Ciudad Segundo Montes, in particular, in rebuilding and sustaining their community. By developing intentional relationships between the community of St. Peter’s and the community of Ciudad Segundo Montes, we hope to raise the awareness of our parish and the people of Charlotte about El Salvador and its connection with the United States.
Here's What's Happening...
Meeting Schedule:
ESIG meets the third Sunday of the month at 10:00 AM. Check the parish bulletin for location.
Steering committee members:
Goals:
*Be in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Ciudad Segundo Montes
*Send delegations to El Salvador
*Support pastoral team in Ciudad Segundo Montes
*Educate ourselves/parish on El Salvador issues
*Instill awareness of El Salvador and other 3rd world country farmers through sales of
Fair Trade products (Buying Fair Trade enables families to support themselves)
*Fundraising to support activities and needs of our Ciudad Segundo Montes and to help
with delegations
About "Voices on the Border"
Voices on the Border (Voices) is a non-profit, grassroots network of individuals and organizations promoting just and equitable development in the departments of Usulutan and Morazan in El Salvador. St. Peters Catholic has been a US Partner community with VOICES since 1990.
Voices began its work in 1987 as a project of accompaniment with over 10,000 Salvadoran refugees in Colomoncagua, Honduras and in other refugee camps. In 1989 and 1990, Voices accompanied these refugees as they returned to El Salvador. Upon their return, many refugees founded Comunidad Segundo Montes, in the northern department of Morazan, while others moved to the Lover Lempa region of Usulutan.
Voices on the Border - Roddy Hughes, Director (our US connection to El Salvador)
Rosie Ramsey, Staff in El Salvador
Julie Hutton, Volunteer in Ciudad Segundo Montes
Please visit their website at www.votb.org.