El Salvador
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Sponsors have helped Salvadoran children since 1977, when Compassion teamed up with churches in El Salvador to fight poverty.
Where in the World?
Central America
Favorite ...
sports: soccer, basketball
foods: beans, rice, chicken, pupusas (stuffed corn tortillas)
celebrations: Easter, Day of the Dead, Independence Day (Sept. 15)
Claim to Fame
has the smallest size and highest population in Central America
Wild Residents
jaguars, spider monkeys, anteaters, green toucans
Poverty Pitfalls
| Gangs, crime and violence are common. | Compassion centers are safe places for sponsored kids to learn about Jesus' love and peaceful message. |
| Public schools are crowded and don't have enough skilled teachers. | Tutors teach sponsored children lessons they might not learn in public schools. |
| Many dads leave their families to work in countries where jobs pay more. | Sponsorship helps meet children's needs, which can keep families together. |
Fun Facts
Stat Snapshot
Stats |
El Salvador | United States 🇺🇸 |
Population |
6,172,011 | 339,665,118 |
People Living in Poverty |
34.9% | 15.1% |
Languages |
Spanish, Nawat | English, Spanish, Chinese, other |
Religions |
Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 36%, none 12%, other 2% | Protestant 46.5%, none/other 26.1%, Roman Catholic 20.8%, Jewish 1.9%, Mormon 1.6%, Muslim 0.9%, Jehovah’s Witness 0.8%, Buddhist 0.7%, Hindu 0.7% |
Typical Family Income |
$8,900 per year | $63,700 per year |
MAIN SOURCE: World Factbook, 2018
