During a General Medical Mission in a Salvadoran community,
PazSalud’s medical team identifies individuals that need special attention
beyond what the mission can offer.
We undertake to work with these people – typically children – and assist
them in accessing greater health care in El Salvador.
During our mission in Estanzuelas, Usulutan in 2013, we encountered six
such children and have been working with them ever since.
I recently had the opportunity become involved with an
experimental committee forming in Estanzuelas; the site of our 2013
mission. PazSalud teamed up with
the local government and several Salvadoran NGOs to create the Local Committee
for Children’s and Adolescent’s Rights.
This committee is designed to work with local youth, helping them with
basic health, education and living needs.
Our hope is that we will be able to connect our patients from our 2013
mission with this local committee and extend our assistance to helping other
Salvadorans in great need.
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| The mayor of Estanzuelas speaking to the crowd |
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| The panel of local NGOs |
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One of our volunteers from 2013 providing the entertainment
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