Ilobasco, El Salvador

Salvadoran members of our first organization, called La Nueva Esperanza (New Hope) ,
are from communities surrounding the market town of Ilobasco, El Salvador. Members
range in age from ten to eighty-four. Although some arrive for meetings in the backs of
pick-up trucks, others may walk for several hours to attend. Adult members usually have
0-2 years of school, while younger ones often have up to five. Members typically come
from families whose annual earnings are less than $1000 a year.

Consulting

Analysis

Advice and Training

Financial Assistance

Thanks to the efforts of the local participants and the fund-raising and coaching efforts
of the Partners, the women in Ilobasco now have a meeting place that is large, sunny,
and offers safe storage for the computers and sewing machines.  They meet every
Saturday morning to learn more about sewing and marketing.  The children attend
computer classes after school.

Photos:  
Upper right: President Rosa Flores and assistant post meeting notices.
Lower group clockwise from right top: 1) Younger members learn about word processing on
donated computers.  2) Members learn dressmaking skills in weekly classes.  3) Members
display purses and embroidery.  4) Long-term member embroiders and socializes on Saturday
morning before the meeting.

Co-partners of Compesinas is a registered non-profit 501(c)3 organization.  All contributions are tax
deductible to the full extent of the law.