San Salvador, Educación
Lidia and Melvin chose the word “Educación”.
They both work for an NGO that deals with education and mental health in order to break the cycle of violence that El Salvador has been suffering from.
After the long civil war in the 80s and beginning of the 90s, gang activity as well as domestic violence became a massive problem. The Salvadoran population was in a state of trauma after living through such violence, and this led to further violence in slums inside homes.
Lidia and Melvin are dedicated to stopping this cycle of violence through educational and mental health programs.
This is my 8th and last wall in Comunidad Las Palmas, San Salvador. I want thank the community for being so welcoming and supportive throughout the month! I had an amazing time! Projects like these make me love humanity. ¡Muchas gracias!
San Salvador, Dios
San Salvador, Dios
Josue chose the word “Dios” (God).
He told me that when he was younger he suffered an open-heart surgery but thanks to god he survived.
It was god’s choice to keep him alive!
He now lives in this house with 7 dogs who all look exactly the same.
Vida, San Salvador
Kerim chose the word “Vida” (Life).
7 years ago he suffered a terrible illness and his life was in danger. He was close enough to death to really appreciate life today.
Kerim – along with his family Sonia and Katherine – were the first people who invited us to their home when we first visited the slum a few weeks ago. Even though their wall is small, I wanted to leave something colourful for them!
Gatos, San Salvador
Gatos, San Salvador
Erlinda chose the word “Gatos” (cats).
She’s in love with her 2 cats and wanted this wall to be for them.
I’ve noticed that Salvadorans have many pets whether they be parrots, cats, dogs and there’s even a guy who walks his squirrel around on a lead!
Espranza, San Salvador
Esperanza, San Salvador
Finita chose the word « Esperanza » (hope).
She has hope in the future after the rough times her country has been through. She prays for her children’s future and is confident that they will be able to live in a prosperous country.
These last few decades, many Salvadorans have immigrated to the USA due to the lack of opportunities in their homeland.
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