El Salvador
More than
67,300
children served
More than
290
local partners
Serving since
1977
In El Salvador
Known for its amazing sunsets and diverse ecology, El Salvador has been steadily recovering from the 12-year civil war that ravaged the country in the 1980s. Many people still struggle to earn enough to support their families, and challenges for children include gang violence, which the government is working hard to overcome. And at the Compassion project, there is hope.
Pray for El Salvador
Pray with us for:
God’s presence with vulnerable children waiting to find a sponsor.
Church partners as they work hard to support their communities.
Pray that Compassion's national initiatives reach children successfully.
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Sponsor a child in El Salvador
Child sponsorship with Compassion is a unique opportunity to provide a child with food, clean water, shelter, clothing and medical care.
Official Country Name: Republic of El Salvador
Capital City: San Salvador
Population: More than 6.5 million
Official Languages: Spanish
Life expectancy: Male 72 years, female 79 years
Population with access to basic drinking water: 88%
Infant mortality rate: 12 deaths / 1,000 live births
Percentage of children under the age of 5 underweight: 5.0%
Adult literacy rate: Male 91%, female 87%
Religion: Approximately 42% of the population are Roman Catholic, 38% Protestant, and 20% are of another/unspecified religion or none Infant mortality rate: 12 deaths/1,000 live births Literacy rate: Male 91%, female 87% Percentage living below the poverty line: 22.8% Percentage of children under the age of 5 underweight: 5%
Percentage living on less than $1.90 a day: 2.8%
Source: CIA World Factbook, International Religious Freedom Report, released in 2021 by the Office of International Religious Freedom, U.S. Department of State
Providing support in El Salvador
16-year-old Vanessa’s baby daughter was born en-route to hospital in the back of her neighbour’s car. Despite her unconventional start to life, baby Anggy is thriving thanks to her mother’s love and the support from Compassion’s Survival interventions. For babies born into poverty, the first 1,000 days of life are critical to survival. Our Child Survival interventions keep mums safe during their pregnancy by providing pre-natal and post-natal care, including check-ups, vaccinations and the presence of a medical professional during childbirth. What’s more, they help babies reach their first birthday by ensuring precious children receive vaccinations, vitamins, nutritional supplements and growth checks. What’s more, once old enough Anggy will be enrolled in the Sponsorship programme where she will continue to receive love and support from Compassion’s staff.