Women´s Organizing and Leadership Development The CIS is working with Women in Action on the Island of Espiritu Santo on setting up a filter program with 60 families on the Island – which includes organizing, education on proper use and cleaning of filter, water tests, and intestinal tract exams for family members, and education of proper hygiene. This project is funded by St. Thomas Episcopal Church in New Hampshire who has sistered with the women’s group since 1999.
In 2009 , the CIS facilitated the contribution from Salvadoran Enterprises for Women for the construction of the Women’s Center in San Jose Palo Grande, Suchitoto and the Little Cow Milk Products business in Llano Largo, Jutiapa. Both buildings received complementary support and labor from local municipal governments, other organizations and community members. Salvadoran Enterprises for Women (SEW) The CIS coordinates with 12 different women’s enterprises together with our partner organization, Salvadoran Enterprises for Women (SEW). Women’s participation in this program builds organization, self-esteem and improves the family’s economic situation, thus allowing their children the opportunity to attend school. CIS networks and coordinates with many organizations to ensure the following components of a successful business:
- Organizational Development;
- Skills Development;
- Marketing and Commercialization;
- Business Administration and Accounting.
These programs cannot be measured with a purely capitalist or first world lens. Within the Salvadoran reality, the program is
contributing to women being an active voice in their communities.
Business Include: - Indigo Dying ,
- Candle Making,
- Natural Medicine and Beauty products,
- Milk and Cheese Products,
- Chicken Coops,
- Embroidery and Sewing,
- Traditional Salvadoran Foods and Restaurants,
- Bakery, Candies and Jelly.
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