Mural project brings together residents of all ages to celebrate local history “You were doing what?” insisted the customs official on my reentry to the United States. “Just as I said, painting. Not business,” I affirmed for the second time before finally receiving my stamped passport. I was skirting the need to explain as it […]
Let’s Turn Up Youth Voices
It’s that time of year again! The Viva Fund is an annual campaign by EcoViva to raise money for programs that support young people in El Salvador. Youth in El Salvador often face incredible challenges. Poverty, lack of job opportunities, and the very serious threat of gang violence force too many young people to curtail their […]
World Radio Day: An interview with Mangrove Radio’s Merlin Argueta
Happy World Radio Day! The United Nations designated February 13 World Radio Day in 2011 to recognize the importance of radio across the globe in educating, informing, and entertaining listeners. In an age where fake news and “alternative facts” impact how we access information about the world around us, it’s crucial that we continue to support media […]
Youth Redefining Themselves through Leadership
It’s a balmy evening and the atmosphere is electric in the small town of San Marcos Lempa. San Marcos is normally bustling; the unassuming cluster of buildings along the two-lane coastal highway is the gateway to the Lower Lempa and a point of convergence for people going to the market, looking to catch a […]
Sowing Sustainability by Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders
We’re halfway through our fifth annual Viva Fund campaign to empower young leaders in El Salvador and nearly halfway to our goal of $7,000 thanks to the generosity of our supporters. If you haven’t had a chance to, donate before the campaign ends Monday, June 29. The word “sustainability” gets batted around all too often these days. At […]
