FIAT INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES IN EL SALVADOR

FIAT INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES IN EL SALVADOR

El Salvador l l l Located in Central America and borders with the Pacific Ocean, Guatemala and Honduras Has an estimated 6. 5 million inhabitants Slightly smaller than Massachusetts The capital is San Salvador Major exports are coffee, sugar, shrimp, textiles, chemicals and electricity

Terrain & Climate Mostly mountains with a narrow coastal belt and central plateau l Tropical temperatures with a rainy season (May – October) and a dry season (November – April) l

Housing

Living Conditions

Natural Disasters that have plagued El Salvador In 1998, Hurricane Mitch ravaged the country, leaving 200 dead and more than 30, 000 homeless. l In January 2001, A tremendous landslide wiped out a portion of the town of Santa Tecla in the wake of a 7. 6 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake killed 844 people, left nearly 5, 000 injured. l

Volunteer House Accommodations l l l Community living Running water Bunk beds with mosquito netting Separate washrooms for men and women Gated property with 24 hour guardian

Service Projects Malnourished Center Before & After School Activities Accompany The District Nurse Mission Spirit Building Projects Orphanage

Love Link – (El Vinculo de Amor)

The Clinic

This clinic serves approximately 1, 750 people. l The doctor comes to the clinic every 15 days. l The health care promoter is responsible for the well being of everyone in the district. l People have to travel over an hour by bus for any serious illness or exams. l

Build Retaining Walls

Build Houses

Build Roads

Build an Elderly Center

Build a Green house

Water Project

Work With Children

Build A Bridge

Build Houses Home for 59 years to a grandmother, daughter and grandson l House made of corrugated tin l Water is collected and stored in containers every 22 days l

Project Completed

Rebuild Homes

Project Completed

Build A Health Clinic For Children

Project Clinic Finished!

Build a Library

Accompany The District Nurse

Hogar Inmaculado Corazón de María

Work With Abandoned Children This home is for abandoned children of any age from all over El Salvador. l There approximately 90 children living here. l Some children are wards of the state and can be adopted. l Many are scarred from the abusive situations they were taken from. l

Help In Daily Chores

Visit Historical Sites

Take In The Beauty La Puerta del Diablo is located approximately 40 minutes from the volunteer house. The short hike up this mountain offers a breathtaking view of San Salvador and the outlying areas.

Experience The Culture

Enjoy!!

Volunteer