We are dismayed and appalled at Donald Trump’s vulgar choice of words to describe African countries, Haiti, and El Salvador. The remarks, in addition to being vile and racist, are shamefully ignorant and misinformed. Far from being a “shithole,” the El Salvador we know is a country of great cultural and natural beauty. That’s why […]
The Guardians of the Bajo Lempa
Written by: Diego Vivanco Published on The Ecologist Environmental sustainability, economic self-sufficiency, democracy; Diego Vivanco reports on a model for conservation and grassroots participation that is unparalleled in most parts of the world. The mangroves rise majestically, their shade perpetually enveloping the waterway below. Intertwining aerial roots probe the water; their eerie immobility creates […]
Photography and Photojournalism Workshop in the Lower Lempa
Written by: Tulio Moya Maravilla and Ada Ortíz Ventura Tulio Moya Maravilla and Ada Ortíz Ventura participated in a workshop on photography and wrote this blog about their experience. Tulio and Ada both recently joined the staff of the youth program at the Mangrove Association. They also work as radio announcers for Mangrove Radio. […]