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Food program fights hunger—and nurtures local leadership

Food program fights hunger—and nurtures local leadership

by Melissa and Peter Altman | Oct 1, 2024

Each month, the Soy Nutrition Program supports hundreds of families in El Salvador with nutritious food and essential education, while cultivating leadership in the communities where missioners Melissa and Pete Altman serve.

Soy program expands to new community

Soy program expands to new community

by Melissa and Peter Altman | Jun 20, 2024

Addressing food insecurity in the rural community of Quesalapa

The Salvadoran ‘hill of beans’

The Salvadoran ‘hill of beans’

by Melissa and Peter Altman | Feb 23, 2024

In times of rising prices and food insecurity, the Soy Nutrition Program is a reliable source of support for 200-plus families

‘In the name of heaven, I ask of you shelter, …’

‘In the name of heaven, I ask of you shelter, …’

by Melissa and Peter Altman | Dec 14, 2023

Looking toward 2024, food insecurity will continue to be the principal challenge for too many families in Salvadoran communities.

Soy Program continues to thrive

Soy Program continues to thrive

by Melissa and Peter Altman | Sep 21, 2023

Entire Altman family and Ann and Suzy pitch in, helping the Soy Project succeed.

Soy program taking off in new location

Soy program taking off in new location

by Melissa and Peter Altman | Jun 15, 2023

Now in Zaragoza, the soy program continues to provide nutrition to those in need.

Answered prayers in search of a new home

Answered prayers in search of a new home

by Ann Greig | Mar 2, 2023

Ann Greig reports that the Soy Project has finally found a new base in Zaragoza, El Salvador.

Addressing housing needs and food insecurity

Addressing housing needs and food insecurity

by Melissa and Peter Altman | Jun 13, 2022

Now in their ninth year as lay missioners in El Salvador, Melissa and Pete Altman are shifting their ministry focus,

‘But what about Eli?’

‘But what about Eli?’

by Melissa Altman | Feb 22, 2022

Melissa Altman reflects on ‘blindly’ embracing the adventure of mission within family life

Our approach to mission

Our approach to mission

by Peter Altman | Oct 31, 2021

Genuine sharing and deep listening distinguish the Maryknoll approach to mission in El Salvador.

Women lead the way

Women lead the way

by Meinrad Scherer-Emunds | Apr 13, 2021

Missioners understand the crucial role women play in transforming communities. They share stories of four women leaders who have inspired them.

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