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CIS
Colonia Libertad
Avenida Bolivar 103
San Salvador, El Salvador
Centroamérica
Tel/FAX: +503 2226-5362
cis_elsalvador@yahoo.com
People-to-people Solidarity
The general objectives of our delegation and brigade program are to provide
participants with an in-depth understanding of the social and economic reality
of El Salvador as well as to promote solidarity and accompaniment with
communities and grassroots organizations working for social change. We
coordinate delegations and brigades from universities, parishes, sistering
relations, solidarity groups, political parties, and others. We have
hosted groups from all over the world. If you or your group are interested
in coming to El Salvador on a delegation or brigade, please follow the link to
learn more about our delegations program,
or write to us!
Delegations
The CIS delegation program is dynamic and
flexible. We combine participants objectives with the needs for
accompaniment in El Salvador. Participants have the opportunity to visit
communities and economic development projects, and meet with representatives
from the women's movement, cooperatives, political parties, labor organizations,
youth groups, human rights groups, organizations for rights of the disabled,
NGOs, churches and others. Delegations visit historical sites and can opt
to go to the beach or other recreational areas.
Brigades
The CIS also facilitates work brigades, similar to delegations but including work projects from one day to 3 months. Brigades have included: building a memorial park, planting a community garden, technical training, medical brigades, and construction projects. Brigade members must have the skills required, pay for project costs, and be able to dedicate the time needed to complete the project.