(EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO) El Papaturro is a small community repopulated in 1990, located in the municipality of Suchitoto. Most of its inhabitants are originally from Santa Marta, Cabañas, one of the most affected zones during the armed conflict. The community of El Papaturro is part of the Sister Cities network. Since 1994, this community […]
This is the time to recognize that although El Salvador is a small country in the map, the faith and suffering have taught people to defend their territory and stand up for their rights. So, it is clear that the size of the country does not make the organization weakened. It was in the early […]
February 2017 marks the history of Cabañas as Cinquera became the first Municipality in that Department showing interest in holding a mining Consultation. Nevertheless, February 26 will be remembered as the day when Cinquera was declared the First Municipality Free of Metallic Mining in Cabañas and the fifth one in the country after the Municipalities […]
Even though the State of El Salvador won the case against the mining company, Oceana Gold, the struggle of the Salvadoran people for the defense of land and territory continues. As a way to pressure the Salvadoran government to implement a law definnitively banning mining in El Salvador, social movements together with organized communities are […]
Summary from the 2016 National Gathering Cambridge, MA Friday, October 7 Participants from out of town arrived Friday in time for a potluck dinner at Jim Wallace’s home in Cambridge. The Cambridge and Arlington committees did a wonderful job at coordinating lodging and transportation for everybody who came in from out of town. Saturday October […]
US-El Salvador Sister Cities is excited to announce our annual Speaking Tour, where we bring conversations about social justice, development, community organizing, the environment, immigration, solidarity, and so much more to you! Join the conversation by attending some of the local events near you. We also encourage everyone to join us for the National Gathering, where […]
As part of the International Sistering Exchange, there will be three simultaneous delegations in El Salvador from July 17-22 leading up to the International gathering in Arcatao. The delegations will provide an opportunity for those interested in international solidarity to meet several sistered communities in El Salvador as well as folks from different organizations International […]
by Rosalie Miller After several trips to Latin America and always returning home to the same well meaning and generalized inquiries of “how was your trip?” I’ve come to realize that I don’t really like talking about my travel experiences. I realize that I feel like one can never truly convey the stark differences […]
US-El Salvador Sister Cities would like to present to you our 2016 Operative Plan! This plan was created with the objective to identify Sister Cities priorities for 2016. This tool is the result of dialogues and discussions within the different committees that make up Sister Cities. Each committee decided that it is strategic to focus […]
For the first time ever, thanks to Sister Cities volunteers Katie and Jacey, Sister Cities offers a seasonal online craft store! You can read more below about how you can give and receive! Looking for an alternative way to gift-give this season? Consider donating to US-El Salvador Sister Cities to receive a handmade gift that […]