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.
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 we have helped them obtain. They meet every Saturday morning to
learn more about sewing and marketing. The children attend computer classes after school.
the women in Ilobasco now have a meeting place that is large, sunny, and offers safe storage for the
computers and sewing machines we have helped them obtain. They meet every Saturday morning to
learn more about sewing and marketing. The children attend computer classes after school.
Photos above:
Upper right: La Nueva Esperanza 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.
Upper right: La Nueva Esperanza 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.
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In 2008 Co-Partners volunteers conducted workshops for young people from the rural villages surrounding Ilobasco
with the objective of providing a path to paid employment. Each participant received training in employable trades,
English classes, and placement in an unpaid six-month internship in a local business.
with the objective of providing a path to paid employment. Each participant received training in employable trades,
English classes, and placement in an unpaid six-month internship in a local business.
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