El Salvador remains one of the most unequal countries in Latin America, despite being classified as a middle-income nation. Thus, 30% of the population still lives below the poverty line and 12.3% in extreme poverty. The homicide rate, which in recent years had reached one of the highest levels in the world, was reduced to approximately 1.9 per 100,000 inhabitants by 2024, solidifying the country’s position as one of the safest in the region. Rural exodus, primarily affecting young people seeking opportunities, fuels the numerous slums in the greater San Salvador metropolitan area and contributes to the depopulation of rural areas.
ACTEC’s work directly addresses these issues and aligns with the government’s priorities to promote an equitable society free from extreme poverty by reducing inequality and fostering inclusive economic development.
Our beneficiaries
Young people, women and micro-entrepreneurs in rural communities in Zacatecoluca (La Paz) and neighbourhoods in San Salvador and Santa Tecla.
FUSAI is an NGO created in 1993 to promote and support microenterprises in the informal sector in rural and urban areas to ensure their productivity and sustainability and strengthen the productive fabric managed by the most vulnerable groups. FUSAI is a strong player in its country and implements pilot and innovative projects to boost the microenterprise sector and combat poverty and inequality.
Siramá was founded by a group of Salvadoran women who wanted to provide training to promote women’s rights and emancipation. Through human and professional training for women from the suburbs, Siramá aims to develop their skills and abilities so that they can find employment or start their own businesses and pursue their own life projects.
