Some of the first Central American migrants to make it to the U.S. border were a breakaway group of about 80 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals. Many are fleeing violence and discrimination in their home countries because of their sexuality. Erick Duran of Honduras and Pedro Pastor of Guatemala made a public display of their love …
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The future of water may be about to change in El Salvador, with the new conservative National Congress and environmental commission considering a bill that would essentially privatize water access.
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Low, multicolored buildings line the streets of La Union, a small coastal city on the southwestern gulf of El Salvador. A rural town of approximately 30,000 residents, La Union is not exactly a bustling metropolis—and not the first place one would expect to find a thriving LGBTI community. And yet, this sleepy town is home …
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Today, we mark the International Day of Forests, a day to commemorate forests and to raise awareness about the vital role they play in the lives of people and in the health of our planet. Forests across the globe act as our lifelines. They sustain life for countless creatures, provide livelihoods to millions, and serve …
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In 2015, Aldo Alexander Peña was on his way to a pride parade in the capital of El Salvador. He was excited. It was his first time joining the parade since he began hormone replacement therapy, which helped his appearance align with his identity as a transgender man. But what should have been a day …
Read MoreIn my work as a hospital chaplain, I am often privileged to accompany people in the last days of their lives or the lives of their loved ones. I recently spent a long night with Mark, a middle-aged man who had camped out in the waiting room outside his mother’s hospital room. The doctors had …
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