Learning from the Miller Center
Out of 120 applicants, Programa Velasco was one of six selected to participate in the 2019 Global Social Benefit Institute Jumpstart Program through the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University. Throughout the 4 month program, GSBI provided PV with a rigorous curriculum and a Silicon Valley volunteer mentor to challenge and inspire […]
Celina turned her passion into a business!
Geoffrey Hennies shared his experience visiting El Salvador and Programa Velasco.
PV board in El Salvador: Elizabeth’s reflection
Elizabeth Sanchez has served as a PV board member since September, 2018. This was Elizabeth’s first time visiting El Salvador. “Visiting El Salvador was a testament to the resilience and strengths that young children, women entrepreneurs, and the families exude. The women entrepreneurs and their families welcomed us to their humble homes with enthusiasm and […]
Geoffrey’s reflection about his visit to El Salvador
Geoffrey Hennies shared his experience visiting El Salvador and Programa Velasco.
PV board in El Salvador: Jenn’s reflection
Jennifer Dunneback shared her experience visiting El Salvador and Programa Velasco for the first time.
Children protecting the planet!
In light of Earth Day we want to recognize the efforts of the children (and their parents) at the Child Development Center to establish a connection with the planet and care for the environment. Programa Velasco is proud to support families at the ANADES Child Development Center by providing access to educational field trips that reinforce what the children are learning inside the classrooms.
10 Things You Need to Know Before Travelling to El Salvador
“I wish I had known this before” said Araceli, a Programa Velasco intern, before making a list of things that she didn’t know before coming to El Salvador for the first time. Araceli thought that a good way to celebrate National Volunteer Month was to share what she had learned during her time as a volunteer this past summer. It’s also a way to encourage someone who wants to be a volunteer or an intern in El Salvador and prepare them for their stay in the country.
A fresh start to the Women’s Empowerment Project!
The WEP Team (left to right): Pamela Ramírez, Fernando Mendoza, Flor Castro, and César Gómez
The Women’s Empowerment Project celebrates five years with a fresh start!
World Social Justice Day
The United Nations (UN) declares that February 20 is the “World Day of Social Justice”. The UN advocates that “The celebration of the World Day of Social Justice seeks to support the work of the international community aimed at eradicating poverty and promoting employment, fundamental principles and rights at work, gender equality, access to social welfare, and social justice for all. “
Clan de las Virtudes: Women Empowering Women
A group of Salvadoran women gifted with different talents, knowledge and skills, are willing to share them with graduated entrepreneurs of our Women’s Empowerment Project (WEP). These women are opening a path in their businesses and are taking every opportunity to acquire more knowledge and skills which they can implement to then improve their businesses.
