

The End of TPS for Salvadorans
On January 8, 2018 the Trump Administration announced that it would end Temporary Protected Status or “TPS” for individuals from El...


Conflict in Nicaragua
As you've likely seen in the news, Nicaragua has been engulfed in on and off protests, riots and retaliation between the government of...


Peruvians Face Record Floods
In 2017, our partners at IDESI in Piura, Peru were devastated by flooding that in some places rose as high as eight feet. IDESI repaid...


Welcome to the New WCCN
While we continue to help ensure that the poorest people in Latin America, particularly women, have access to the key resources they need...

A Note From WCCN's Executive Director
As we enter the holiday season, we share some gifting experiences with you in this issue. This year, staff at our microfinance partner...


We Are Moving!
We will be moving our offices to a new space in Madison, WI as of January 1, 2018. Our new address will be: 330 South Whitney Way, Suite...

WCCN Supports Beekeeping Project in Mexico to Mitigate Adverse Impact of Climate Change
Beekeepers' livelihood is inextricably linked to climate. In Mexico, most smallholder beekeeping families are indigenous and located in...


Catholic Foundation Makes Investment for Social Justice
The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Saint Cloud recently made a $32,000 investment in WCCN through its Father John Kaiser Social...

Help Our Peruvian Friends of IDESI Grau in Piura
In March of this year, Northern Peru was subject to torrential rainfall and widespread devastation. With borrowers temporarily displaced,...


WCCN Celebrates Wisconsin/Nicaragua Sister City Project's 30th Anniversary
The Richland Center - Santa Teresa Sister City Project celebrated its 30th anniversary on October 27th in Richland Center, Wisconsin with...