El Salvador Community
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Natural disasters and poverty continue to plague the people of El Salvador. Hundreds of thousands of families live in substandard housing. Others literally have nowhere to call home.
Members of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans are making a difference – and not just one family at a time. Entire communities are coming to life through Thrivent Builds Worldwide – El Salvador Community.
Help build a new community
From 2009-2010, teams helped build the community of Villa Esperanza: 75 homes, a community center, and a marketplace. In 2011 and 2012 Thrivent Financial is supporting the Getsemeni community in Ahuachapan, just a few miles from Villa Esperanza. Both these communities go far beyond providing a safe home. Residents have opportunities to learn new skills and produce marketable goods or services – ultimately generating sufficient income to break the cycle of poverty.
Your membership in Thrivent Financial helps change lives – including yours
When you join or lead a Thrivent Builds Worldwide team to El Salvador, you'll:
- Engage in a different culture, not just be a tourist.
- Have the opportunity to work side-by-side – and build lasting relationships – with local Salvadorans as they work to improve their country and their lives.
- Help build a home – and a thriving community.
Be Inspired
Read journals from past Thrivent Builds Worldwide teams to see how their work changed lives – especially their own.