Shaping Dialogue, Identity, and Leadership: 14th Annual Youth Scholarship Encounter 2026
From July 10 to 12, the Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS), through its Social Organization program, hosted the 14th Annual Scholarship Encounter under the theme “Shaping dialogue, identity, and leadership for a better present”. This milestone event brought together 130 young leaders representing 20 local scholarship committees from across El Salvador.
The main goal of the encounter was to strengthen youth leadership through participatory activities centered on self-awareness, self-esteem, cultural identity, shared values, and assertive conflict resolution. Throughout the weekend, participants engaged in meaningful intergenerational exchanges, acquiring practical tools to strengthen their community work.
Key highlights of the event included:
Journey Through CIS History: A retrospective on the organization's contributions to human rights, social justice, and human dignity.
Context Analysis Session: A reflective space facilitated by an expert, allowing youth to analyze key social, cultural, economic, and political dynamics affecting El Salvador today.
Filled with smiles, gratitude, and talent exchanges, the weekend reinforced the strong bond of solidarity between local communities and CIS.
Participating Communities:
Barra de Santiago, Cinquera, Comasagua, Ellacuría, Estanzuelas, Isla El Espíritu Santo, Isla Tasajera, Ita Maura, Llano Largo, Los Hoyos, Mejicanos, San Isidro, San Pablo Tacachico, San Pedro Perulapán, San Rafael Cedros, Palo Grande, Suchitoto Centro, Tamanique, Los Tehuistes, and Tonacatepeque.
