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Let's read the reflection written by Lisa during her accompaniment in the Seed of Hope Delegation.

My dreams are linked to your dreams By Lisa Sullivan

The SHARE Foundation and Asociación Salvadoreña de Ayuda Humanitaria PRO VIDA were delighted to host our friend Rebecca Kahlenberg and her daughter Amanda. Their visit was a significant part of our talk about PROVIDA's work in El Salvador, especially the Comprehensive Health Campaign for Cancer Prevention process for women in rural communities

Thank you to the international solidarity in supporting the campaign; more than 1,000 women in rural areas have been able to prevent cancer.

August 12 👩🧑On International Youth Day, we want to remember the words of St. Romero, who told some young people during the sacrament of confirmation: “May you be that new growth. Youth is always a sign of renewal.” He was referring to renewing the Church, families, society, the world. Only the restless have the spirit of change that is ready for such a task.
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En el dia Internacional de la Juventud queremos recordar las palabras de San Romero quien les dijo a unos jóvenes durante el sacramento de la confirmación: “Que ustedes sean ese reverdecer. La juventud siempre es un signo de renovación”. Se refería a renovar la Iglesia, las familias, la sociedad, el mundo. Solo los inquietos tienen el espíritu de cambio encendido para semejante tarea.

Let's read the article written by Amy Argenal during her visit to El Salvador with the Seed of Hope Delegation

“Esta lucha no podemos hacer solos”
Land and water protectors continue their struggle!
Anti-mining movements in El Salvador

Land and Water Protectors Continue their Struggle! by Amy Argenal

We visited “San Carlos,” where we were greeted by a cooperative called “Cooperativa San Carlos dos” that maintains and cares for the trees on their mountain. It was a one in a lifetime experience to see a diversity in trees and plants such as mango trees, Izote flowers, cacao trees, and most importantly, generations of coffee trees. We learned that there are only two types of coffee and how they taste and grade their own coffee before selling it, As a result, their coffee is very light and rich.

As we rode in the back of pickup trucks and drove thousands of meters up the “Cerro Cacahuatique,” we were in awe of El Salvador's beauty. There, “The Fruit and Plant Foundation” greeted us again with more trees to plant, and together, our team planted 55 trees! My coworkers and I really enjoyed planting trees with the foundation and are looking forward to possibly working with them in Chicago with our youth from Centro Romero. Thank you, SHARE! ✍️ by Corin Moran

UCRES delivered 32 Agroecological Kits to the women members of the Rural Agroecological School for Women of the region, made up of women from the communities of Guazapa, Aguilares, El Paisnal, and San Pablo Tacachico. They also delivered 8 Community and School Garden Kits.

Durante la visita en Ciudad Barrios, Cuna de San Orcar Arnulfo Romero, nuestra guía nos invito a luchar por la justicia social en el día a día y hacerlo partiendo de Nuestra Fe y Espiritualidad. Por lo tanto el énfasis es en la oración para tomar buenas decisiones y guiar nuestras vidas. Se recalco la importancia de orar y actuar siguiendo su consejo al plantar arboles que dan vida. ✍️ por Jose Torres.

Join us next Sunday 28th at CASA de Maryland 3:00p.m. to heard from María Orellana, director of PRO-VIDA Humanitarion Association.

Through the delegation, I learned new valuable information starting with an early morning to head out of San Salvador. We visited where Monseñor Romero grew up, a beautiful small town called “Ciudad Barrios”. There we learned about how the small town has changed because the new generation is slowly losing their faith in the church. After the small tour at Monseñor Romero’s museum, I can understand the frustration and anger El Salvador is feeling, with the government trying to hide away the faith Monseñor Romero brought upon his country.

I am also very grateful that today I gained a new experience, I planted my very first tree! We were guided by trained professionals from The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation. Our group learned important information about why the trees have to be planted in specific ways in order for them to grow properly. The first tree I planted was an “ojushte tree” which it had to be planted around shade so it grows properly. Overall it was a very fun and fulfilling experience to know I am part of the work that is helping towards nourishing San Miguel’s community. ✍️ by Analili Moran

The Seed of Hope delegation also visited the Cripdes El Salvador University House in San Salvador. They toured the facilities and talked with the young people about their studies and community work in their region.

The University House is a space with proper conditions where young people from rural communities in the CRIPDES regions can live in San Salvador during their university studies. Remember, you can support this project by donating here https://share-elsalvador.networkforgood.com/projects/226447-university-house-campaign👉

Join us next Sunday 28th at CASA de Maryland 3:00p.m. to heard from María Orellana, director of PRO-VIDA association, about their campaigns to prevent cervical cancer focused in woman from rural population

Acompáñanos este próximo Domingo 28 en CASA de Maryland a las 3p.m. para escuchar de María Orellana, directora de la Asociación PRO-VIDA, sobre la campaña de Prevención de Cáncer enfocada en mujeres del área rural

Asociación Salvadoreña de Ayuda Humanitaria PRO VIDA construyendo relaciones de solidaridad con Methodist Church in Chicago. 🤝 Rev. Lozano Con Maria Orellana.

building relationships of solidarity with the Methodist Church in Chicago.

What really impacted me was being able to see in real life the things that I was learning. For example, I have learned about the way that the Bukele administration wants to control narratives about the current events of El Salvador to paint a picture of a utopia; this includes controlling social media, radio, and journalism and erasing cultural and historical heritage. For example, a statue of Monsignor Romero was removed from downtown to erase the history and impact of Monsignor Romero. There have been historical buildings torn down, and people displaced from their homes to build new expensive shopping stores, restaurants, and tourist places. It is one thing to learn about these projects, but it is another thing to see it happen in real-time with your own eyes. For example, as I was walking downtown, I could see the new buildings built on top of the old and where the statue of Romero was moved from.

Although the situations are different, observing what is happening in El Salvador, I see a clear connection to the United States, particularly where I live in Chicago. For example, gentrification is a problem, and people are displaced from their homes, and their history is lost. Also, sometimes what we hear about on the news or on social media is different from people's daily experiences. That is why I think communication and connection with the people around you is so important. Being here in El Salvador reinforces the meaning and importance of solidarity. I am grateful to the SHARE Foundation for the opportunity to learn and build connections. ✍by Kary Carmody

Maria Orellana Directora de la Asociación Salvadoreña de Ayuda Humanitaria PRO VIDA visitó Centro Romero en Chicago para fortalecer lazos de y .

Maria Orellana, Director of the Salvadoran Association for Humanitarian Aid PRO VIDA, visited the Romero Center in Chicago to strengthen ties of and .

As part of the follow-up to the Rural Youth organization, UCRES, together with the young people from the high school scholarship program, carried out the second Intergenerational Exchange with young people from the scholarship program in the Rutilio Grande community.

Thanks to international solidarity through UCRES, 21 young people from the communities of Guazapa, Aguilares, El Paísnal, and San Pablo Tacachico strengthened their academic knowledge.

Maria Orellana Directora de la Asociación Salvadoreña de Ayuda Humanitaria PRO VIDA y Graciela L. participaron en Caminata “Mujeres on the Run” invitadas por Centro Romero, Chicago.

Nuestra quería María Orellana hace entrega de medallas a los ganadores de la carrera.

trains women from the communities of Los Pozos and Los Ranchos in handling techniques for birds based on the care and proper and balanced nutrition they need for their development. These techniques use resources available in their homes, such as basic grains and nutritional plants.




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It was an honor to accompany the Missionary Carmelite Sisters of Saint Teresa to the solemn Eucharist for the 50 years of Consecration of the Martyrdom Chapel of the Hospital of Divine Providence.

The Chapel, originally consecrated on July 16, 1974, was further sanctified by the martyrdom of Mons. Oscar Arnulfo Romero, who consecrated it with his own blood on March 24, 1980. Since March 24, 2021, the Chapel has been known as Capilla Martirial San Oscar Arnulfo Romero, a living testament to his enduring legacy.

💛Es un honor acompañar a las Hermanas Carmelitas Misioneras de Santa Teresa a la solemne Eucaristía por los 50 años de Consagración de la Capilla Martirial del Hospital de la Divina Providencia.

La Capilla del Hospitalito, originalmente consagrada el 16 de julio de 1974, fue santificada aún más por el martirio de Mons. Oscar Arnulfo Romero, quien la consagró con su propia sangre el 24 de marzo de 1980. Desde el 24 de marzo de 2021, la Capilla es conocida como Capilla Martirial San Oscar Arnulfo Romero, testimonio vivo de su perdurable legado.

Visit the San Juan Ucesista Cooperative, in Yayantique and the trees planted by with the support of the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation through the SHARE Foundation and CONFRAS.

Accompanying Cripdes La Libertad region in the celebration of the 40 years of the founding of CRIPDES El Salvador.

During this day, what really stood out to me was the impact Monseñor Romero had on El Salvador. Working at Centro Romero I have always known about Oscar Romero but never really knew how impactful he was for his community. Being at Divina Providencia, where he lived along with the chapel he was assassinated made me realize we are now la voz de los sin voz. Óscar Romero encouraged the next generation of leaders and set an example for everyone to make a change in their community, whether it’s in Central America, the US, Asia, or any other place. We’ve even seen people here in El Salvador who have so much passion for making a change for future generations. They stand up for what they believe in and aren’t scared, although they might get penalized for it by their own government. Their dedication and hard work have encouraged me to go back to my students and let them know what I have learned so they can become la voz de los sin voz. ✍️Elaniz Mojica

On day one, the Planting Seeds of Hope Delegation in El Salvador spoke with Ricardo Ramirez from CONFRAS and the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation about the environmental situation in El Salvador and the 100,000 Fruit Tree project in communities and cooperatives in the dry corridor in El Salvador.

They also talked with Ingrid Escobar from Socorro Juridico about Human Rights in the context of El Salvador's state of exception. Finally, they visited the Monument to the Memory and Truth in Cuscatlan Park.

We invited you to read the blog The Historical Context of Today's Struggles for Land and Justice by Gail Presbey http://www.share-elsalvador.org/blog/the-historical-context-of-todays-struggles-for-land-and-justice

Plating fruit trees in San Miguel

Plating fruit trees with Coop Tamera

Planting fruit trees in the school of Cantón Singaltique

Plating fruit trees in El Potosí Coop.