Welcome to IFCO / Pastors for Peace
Pastors for Peace is an ecumenical agency whose mission is to help forward the struggles of oppressed peoples for justice and self-determination.
Important announcements
Join us October 28th for a welcoming reception for Gail Walker and Father Luis Barrios
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Please RSVP by October 21st!
October 28th at Colors Restaurant for a welcoming reception for Gail Walker and Father Luis Barrios 417 Lafayette St. New York, NY 10003 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Recently added
Latin American School of Medicine
Applicants should:
- Be US citizens (with US passport)
- Be between the ages of 18 and 30
- Have completed college-level pre-med science courses (one year each of biology, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics, each with laboratory)
- Be physically and mentally fit
- Come from the humblest and neediest communities in the US
- Be committed to practice medicine in poor and underserved US communities after graduation
Applicants will be carefully selected by the IFCO Medical School Advisory Committee, based on applications, transcripts, interviews, letters of reference, etc. Final admissions decisions will be made by administrators of the Latin American School of Medicine and the Cuban Ministry of Public Health. Read more >
A special Message from Gail Walker and Father Luis Barrios
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September 29, 2011
Dear Friends,
The past year has been a busy and hectic one for us here at IFCO. September marked the one year anniversary of the death of our visionary founding director Rev. Lucius Walker, Jr. While it has been a very challenging time for our organization and our work, in the spirit of Lucius and thanks to your continuous support, we have persevered. Read more >
Links to the latest news from our work and programs
Chiapas and Central America
The Medical School Program
Latest news from the program at the Latin American School of Medicine, in Havana, Cuba. IFCO coordinates the participation of students from the US.
