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.

Central America

sports: soccer, basketball

foods: beans, rice, chicken, pupusas (stuffed corn tortillas)

celebrations: Easter, Day of the Dead, Independence Day (Sept. 15)

has the smallest size and highest population in Central America

jaguars, spider monkeys, anteaters, green toucans

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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.

Kinkajou!

about the size of New Jersey

money: U.S. dollar

The country's name is Spanish for "The Savior," in honor of Jesus.

known as the Land of Volcanoes

San Salvador is the capital city.

has two seasons: rainy and dry

official name: Republic of El Salvador

The people are called Salvadorans.

Stats	El Salvador	United States 🇺🇸
Population	6,172,011	[field usa_stats_usa_population option=true]
People Living in Poverty	34.9%	[field usa_stats_usa_poverty option=true]
Languages	Spanish, Nawat	[field usa_stats_usa_languages option=true]
Religions	Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 36%, none 12%, other 2%	[field usa_stats_usa_religions option=true]
Typical Family Income	$8,900 per year	[field usa_stats_usa_income option=true]