50+
children supported
CARE MIES project data
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Colonia Córdoba · Usulután · San Román
CareMIES El Salvador
Neighbourhood support so children can learn, eat, grow and know they are not alone.
CARE MIES
Acting where a simple gesture can change a life path.
In Colonia Córdoba, on the outskirts of Usulután, and in the village of San Román, CARE MIES supports more than fifty children from families with limited resources. The project meets immediate needs while protecting their educational future.
Understanding the context
Detailed figures are not published for these two communities. The national benchmarks below provide context; the number of children is CARE MIES project data.
69%
experiencing learning poverty
10-year-olds unable to understand a simple text, 2024 estimate
4.6%
below US$3 a day
Share of the population, 2021 PPP dollars, 2023 data
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A particularly vulnerable population
Children in low-income households face greater risks of food insecurity, lack of school supplies, absenteeism and dropout. In peri-urban or village settings, transportation costs and irregular access to services can compound these barriers.
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Our response on the ground
Breakfasts
Support energy, concentration and school attendance.
School supplies
Reduce material barriers to learning.
Mentoring
Build a steady connection with children and families.
Holiday giving
Offer toys and a joyful moment during the holidays.
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The impact we want to make measurable
These indicators describe outcomes the project can track; they are not yet a causal impact evaluation.
Sources and methodology
50+ — CARE MIES, reported project reach in Colonia Córdoba and San Román.
69 % — World Bank, Conditions of Youth in El Salvador (2024).
4,6 % — World Bank, international poverty line of US$3 a day (2021 PPP), 2023 data.