CIS El Salvador

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We focus on using different strategies to promote a solidarity that creates the space for grassroots organizing for justice and dignity.

The CIS (Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad) has a variety of development projects in El Salvador.
Access to Clean Water - both filters and larger water purification systems are given out along with training.
Small Women's businesses
Scholarship and Youth Formation
Violence Prevention
English and ...

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The CIS (Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad) has a variety of development projects in El Salvador.
Access to Clean Water - both filters and larger water purification systems are given out along with training.
Small Women's businesses
Scholarship and Youth Formation
Violence Prevention
English and Spanish School which focus on social justice
Human Rights
Community Organization and Networks
Craft store based on Fair Trade Principles
Election Observation

Kontaktpersoner

Silvia Guzman

Talade språk: Engelska, Spanska
  Svarsfrekvens under genomsnittet

CIS El Salvador fältrapporter

In the US, I teach English to adult immigrants in a couple of settings. One is at a community college, where the context is academic ESL. The other is at a community agency where the focus of the curriculum is survival/acculturation. I was looking for a way to try teaching abroad, and my preference ...
I came to Central America to learn some Spanish and gain teaching experience. I just finished my undergraduate in international business and entrepreneurship in December, so I planned to have more international experience before settling down into a real job in the States. Initially I felt the ...
Matt Kopac rating5,0

2020 at English & Social Justice Teacher

I just finished up my second stint at CIS, the first time for 3 months in 2009 and the second for a week. It is a special place, with incredible teachers and staff, and a commitment to the community above all else. CIS has helped me to improve my Spanish, see other parts of San Salvador and the ...
Ashley Hannah-Roma rating5,0

2020 at English & Social Justice Teacher

I am so thankful for the opportunity to volunteer with CIS. The work they do extends beyond the English classroom and covers different areas all across El Salvador. I have learned so much about solidarity and about the country. I feel CIS has become a second home and a second ...
Teaching English and Social Justice at the CIS is a great way to spend time in El Salvador and provides a great oppotunity to learn Spanish. I had taught some English before as a volunteer, but I appreciated the training and experience. The students became my friends and class involved discussing ...
I can’t remember exactly how I found CIS’ website. I was studying at university at home in the UK, and looking for a chance to be involved in language learning. There is no shortage of specially arranged programmes to students- companies promising to arrange all sorts of experiences in all kinds ...

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CIS El Salvador platser

Americas
El Salvador

CIS El Salvador projekt fokus

Community
Women Empowerment
Education
English Teaching
Environment
Energy and Water
NGO Support
NGO Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Quality Education
  • Gender Equality
  • Clean Water And Sanitation
  • Decent Work And Economic Growth
  • Reduced Inequalities