💫The countdown is on!

“Many victims simply are so accustomed to this level of violence that they don’t consider violent treatment unusual”

World Bank, 2017

For generations, women in El Salvador have experienced various forms of violence. Today, violence persists in their daily lives and is deeply rooted in gender discrimination and social norms.

Sadly, many victims are so accustomed to high levels of violence that they perceive it as a normal part of life, making it difficult for them to recognise abuse as something unacceptable or worthy of reporting.

According to a 2017 national survey, an astounding 67% of Salvadorean women had suffered some form of violence throughout their lifetime. This included sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or various types of abuse by family members.

Despite these alarming statistics, El Salvador has one of the highest rates of crime underreporting, with only approximately 6% of victims having reported abuse or assaults to authorities.

Underreporting is primarily driven by fear of repercussions for speaking out, the shame of victimisation, harmful stereotypes, and limited access to public services for reporting.

To tackle the deeply ingrained violence in Salvadorean society, we need to be willing to go against the grain of societal norms and expectations in El Salvador that help perpetuate violence against women.

💫 We are being called to be among those who go first.

Resilience, Faith and Courage—The Keys to Changing the Future for the Next Generation.

We are looking forward to this year’s Salvador’s HOPE International Women’s Day celebrations in El Salvador—it will be significant!

We are busily planning a week of empowerment, advocacy, and hope, culminating in the ‘Arise and Shine’ girls’ conference on March 8th!

This year’s 'Arise and Shine' is expected to be our biggest conference yet, with participants traveling by bus from as far as Santa Ana, Soyapango, and Mejicanos. Some will even set off on boats before boarding buses from La Tasajera Island!

💫 To top it off, we have something very special planned—something that, as far as we know, will be a first in El Salvador. It’s our boldest move yet in this space, and it has the potential to spark an important national conversation! 💫

We’ll share more with you soon. In the meantime, please pray for us and our teams as we take these bold steps to bring the issue of gender-based violence in El Salvador into the light.

We can’t wait to share what’s coming next—and how you are helping us make an impact. Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for being part of this journey with us.

Thank You for Your Kind and Generous Donations to Our Islands Christmas Toy Drive!

Because of your generosity, we were able to bring joy to almost 500 children. Your kindness made a real difference in communities facing extreme poverty, turning this past Christmas season into a time of celebration and hope. Thank you for being part of this mission!

Thank you for your ongoing support. Your commitment to Salvador's HOPE allows us to make a real, lasting impact. As we prepare for this important International Women's Day, we are reminded that every step forward brings us closer to ending the cycle of violence.

Your donations help restore worth, value, and dignity to women and girls, empowering them to live a life free from violence.

💫A Heartfelt Thank You and Feliz Navidad!🎄💫

Salvador’s HOPE