Tag Archives: Marianella Community

In memory of Dick Williams

(EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO)   Dick Williams passed away a year ago. Given his commitment to El Salvador, we thought it was only fair to show a bit of our appreciation. Professor Molly Todd writes the following:   Dick Williams by Molly Todd At the 2015 National Gathering of the US-El Salvador Sister Cities network in […]

Marianella update 12-5-20 (COVID19)

Melvin Menjivar, from the Marianella community shares a community update:   He says that most people are emotionally exhausted due to the lockdown. “Keeping a very similar daily routine is tough but people are doing their best effort”. When people get frustrated and wish to go visiting others, they are reminded that the goverment prohibits […]

Letters from scholarship recipients studying amid the pandemic (PROGRESO)

Today we want to share letters from Celina and Ercilia. Celina, from the Agua Caliente community, is in her fifth year of Modern Languages at the National University. Ercilia, from Marianella, is in her fourth year of English at the Universidad Tecnológica. We think it is important to showcase the realities people face in the […]

Regulations in Marianella – COVID19

In order to avoid the pandemic of COVID19 from entering the Marianella community, they have taken several measures, including the following:   1 – It is recommended to avoid leaving the community with no need. 2- It is recommended to avoid commercial trips on motorcycles and public transportation. Leave the community on your family’s motorcycle […]

Marianella Community Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Repopulation

(EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO) Marianella community celebrated its 30th anniversary of repopulation. The week was packed with different activities that the Junta Directiva of the community and the committees put together to keep alive the spirit of community, solidarity, and most importantly, organization. From February 23rd to March 3rd, community members gathered at the main soccer […]