Good Neighbors El Salvador

Good Neighbors El Salvador supports human and economic development through a holistic approach for Salvadoran children and their families by responding to their basic needs to promote poverty alleviation and cooperation with various local stakeholders.

• Education: We enhance educational quality for children and youth by providing educational materials, developing early childhood facilities, and promoting innovative teaching methodologies. This includes supporting the improvement of public-school facilities, providing capacity development for students and teachers in vulnerable communities, and offering vocational training for youth.
• Health: We improve community health and well-being by providing healthcare services, promoting health education, and implementing nutrition programs. Initiatives include regular medical checkups for sponsored children, providing deworming and vitamins, distribution of bio-safety supplies, and health education activities tailored to local needs.
• Protection: We promote and protect children’s rights. The Child Rights and Protection program raises awareness and provides education on children’s rights. The Girls’ Empowerment Project focuses on empowering young girls through education and leadership training, fostering a sense of responsibility and community involvement.
• WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene): We improve access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities. Projects focus on improve water quality, building sanitation facilities, and educating communities on hygiene practices to reduce waterborne diseases and improve overall health. This includes providing eco water filters, organizing WASH committees, and conducting hygiene education.
• Economic Empowerment: We empower communities economically by providing vocational training, supporting small businesses, and enhancing financial literacy. Programs focus on empowering women through entrepreneurship and market access initiatives, providing training workshops, and supporting the creation of income generation groups.

Our interventions align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), notably contributing to Goals 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health), 4 (Quality Education), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).