About Us
A little about CRISPAZ
CRISPAZ is an ecumenical faith-based organization dedicated to building bridges of solidarity between the Church of the poor and marginalized communities in El Salvador and communities in the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries.
CRISPAZ is politically non-partisan, committed to nonviolence, and supportive of the faith journeys of one another.
OUR
MISSION
CRISPAZ promotes peace with justice in El Salvador by lifting up the voice and agency of communities affected by violence and oppression while inspiring people of good will to act in solidarity locally and globally for nonviolent social change.
Our Vision
We envision a world in which people practice nonviolence to heal, build community, transform conflict and foster justice.
Our Values
Peace
Freedom from violence, fear or want, and harmony between people and with the rest of creation.
Social Justice
Respect for the dignity and rights of all persons and all peoples and their communities.
Solidarity
Unity and empathy that move us to act for and with others for the common good.
Accompaniment
Walking together with those who suffer from injustice.
Nonviolence
A way of living that achieves peace with justice by disrupting the violence ingrained in our society.
Liberation
A process of working with and for people to free ourselves from all forms of oppression.
Care for Creation
A fundamental commitment to protect people and the planet.
