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Check Out the Global Literacy Curriculum
We are planning Training for Trainers sessions for Maine educators who would like to use this curriculum. If you're interested, pleace contact PICA.
Donations Needed for Storm Relief in El Salvador - To Friends of PICA: As you have been noting in the news lately, Tropical Storm Agatha has caused serious damage in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. All of these countries are in serious need, but we wanted to let you know what is happening to our friends in El Salvador, and to ask if you can help them at this time. In El Salvador, nearly 9000 people have been evacuated from their homes, either because they are flooded by overflowing rivers or because there is fear that landslides caused by the heavy rains will bury them. In addition, already planted crops that families desperately need for food have been washed away. Bridges have been washed away and communities isolated, including our Sister City of Carasque, as the bridge over the Rio Sumpul has been heavily damaged. Throughout El Salvador there is a desperate need for housing kits to provide temporary shelter, food and safe water, as well as for medical supplies, since health clinics were also damaged. You can make a tax-deductible donation to help support relief efforts: By credit card: Click on the red “Donate Now” at the top right of any page, which will take you to our secure donation form. In filling out the form, please indicate that you are donating for “storm relief.” By check: Make your check out to “U.S. - El Salvador Sister Cities,” and mail it to USESSC, P.O. Box 2543, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, please indicate that you are donating for “storm relief.” Thank you, Kay Davis
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PICA is a grassroots organization in Bangor, Maine. For nearly 25 years we have been building grassroots community alliances that address global problems of economic justice, human and worker rights. Our work is grounded in careful listening, telling and sharing stories. Our goal is to transform both individuals and institutions. We have helped make Maine a leader among all states in addressing the effects of the global economy on our own lives.
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The Global Literacy curriculum is a series of interactive workshops on immigration and trade that PICA has developed for high school students (and others). They are designed to be delivered within standard 40-minute or 1-hour and 15-minutes blocks. They are also very effective when used in college classes, and with members of adult community and faith organizations.