Caminos de Esperanza Area Program

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2020 - 2030

Location

El Salvador

Areas of Focus

Education | Child Protection and Participation

Program Timeline

Status: Active

Progress

2,461water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) products were distributed for family health, such as hygiene kits and water filters

Progress

676people were trained or involved in community water, sanitation or hygiene initiatives

Progress

378youth participated in life skills training through World Vision programs

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Program Details

Context
  • School dropout rates were high, with students lacking motivation to learn. 
  • ...
    Challenges
  • Nearly 130 young people are working to improve their community as members of local organizations.  
  • ...
    Plans

    Health
    In order to maintain good health among children and youth, World Vision will:

    • Establish partnerships for the improvement of health and basic sanitation infrastructure.
    • Advocate for the rights of children to access health care, such as through committees for monitoring health and nutrition.
    • Enact programs that include home visits to follow up in special cases concerning health and disability.

    Education
    To help children reach their full potential, World Vision will:

    • Help implement programs in schools to improve relations between parents and children, and strengthen children's life skills.
    • Cooperate with the department of education to plan action for child welfare, including training teachers.
    • Help create methodologies for providing kits that promote art and sports.

    Child Protection & Participation
    To help children and their communities develop capacity, World Vision will:

    • Support the building of life skills that enable children and youth better handle their sexuality.
    • Work with local groups to strengthen their organization around, and awareness of, child protection issues.
    • Seek local private financing for child welfare projects through corporate social responsibility.
    • Contribute to the community's efforts to increase preparedness ahead of emergencies and natural disasters.
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    Results

    Unless otherwise stated, data presented on this page reflects the most up-to-date results of World Vision Canada programs reported between October 2022 and September 2023, and any previous fiscal years available. Previously reported data may not match the current presentation as we continuously receive and refine data from our programs. If you have any questions, kindly reach out to us.