Fifty Hispanic Pentecostal bishops and denominational leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., on September 8, urging the Trump administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for approximately 170,000 Salvadoran immigrants. The group, organized by the Confraternity of Pentecostal Entities of the Americas, argues that current enforcement policies harm hardworking families and church members. Leaders cited biblical mandates for dignity and reported numerous detentions within their congregations. They also called for the restoration of TPS for Haitians. The coalition emphasized unity among previously fragmented denominations to advocate for due process and protection for immigrants contributing to U.S. communities.
On September 26, Catholic sisters and religious participants gathered in San Francisco Angulo, El Salvador, to protest environmental degradation near the CECOT mega-prison. Residents report contaminated water and the construction of a landfill on land containing civil war victims' remains. The group, supported by Franciscan friars and Notre Dame sisters, walked to demand protection for their community and water sources. They cite health risks and the desecration of sacred ground as reasons for their resistance against the imposed projects.
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The ACT Alliance has approved USD 149,998 from its Rapid Response Fund to address a humanitarian emergency in El Salvador caused by severe drought linked to El Niño. A 57% rainfall deficit in August 2026 has devastated agriculture and food security. The three-month project, running from October 2026 to January 2027, is implemented by ALFALIT and the Sínodo Luterano Salvadoreño. It will assist 738 households across six departments with cash aid for essentials like food and water. The initiative also includes psychosocial support and gender-based violence prevention to protect vulnerable communities. This funding aims to stabilize livelihoods in the affected regions.
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El Salvador has declared a six-month State of National Emergency following severe drought conditions linked to El Niño. In August 2026, rainfall was 57% below average, causing significant agricultural losses and reduced water availability in the Dry Corridor. A needs assessment by ACT Forum El Salvador in 44 communities found that 55% of affected respondents lost their entire harvest. In response, ACT Alliance members ALFALIT and the Salvadoran Lutheran Synod plan to assist 800 families through cash aid, hygiene kits, and psychosocial support. The government issued a Red Alert on 25 August before declaring the emergency on 7 October 2026.
Mateo and Valeria, a young couple from El Salvador, faced housing insecurity while preparing for their first child in the United States. After living in a non-functional vehicle, they were assisted by the Washington Migrant and Asylum-Seeker Support Project. World Relief Western Washington helped place them in emergency hotel housing before securing a permanent home near a hospital. This stability allowed Valeria to access prenatal care and the couple to prepare for their baby. The organization also connected them with community volunteers for ongoing support. This case illustrates how coordinated networks help immigrants achieve long-term stability in Western Washington.
Rev. Philip Vinod Peacock, general secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, visited El Salvador on August 12 to meet with leaders of the Iglesia Reformada Calvinista de El Salvador in San Salvador. According to the outlet, the visit aimed to deepen ties and affirm shared mission goals established at last year’s General Assembly. The church provides education, scholarships, and psychosocial support in areas like Soyapango. Discussions focused on strengthening solidarity efforts, reassessing regional alliances, and implementing hybrid theological training. The group plans to present new projects on food security and human mobility to the WCRC in September to enhance cooperation with the United Nations and other partners. (68 words)
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