Web Directory

» Amnesty International - El Salvador
   Ongoing collection of news and reports on the status of human rights.
   http://www.amnesty.org/en/region/el-salvador

» Amnesty International USA - El Salvador Human Rights
   News, reports and success stories for the country including AI Annual Report entries for the past ten years.
   http://www.amnestyusa.org/all-countries/el-salvador/page.do?id=1011148

» CISPES (Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador)
   US-based group working in solidarity with the FMLN (Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front) and the Salvadoran social justice movement. Describes current actions and gives local US contacts. [English/Spanish]
   http://www.cispes.org/

» Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad
   Formed by foreign solidarity groups and local popular organizations to carry out exchange and economic development programs. Describes work in the country and volunteer opportunities. [English/Spanish]
   http://www.cis-elsalvador.org/

» Companion Community Development Alternatives (CoCoDA)
   Nonprofit facilitates projects where community-based organizations in the United States join with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in El Salvador. Describes program areas and leadership structure.
   http://www.cocoda.org/

» Directory of Development Organizations - El Salvador
   Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, universities, grantmakers, banks, microfinance institutions and development consulting firms. Includes contact information.
   http://www.devdir.org/files/El_Salvador.PDF

» Eldis - Country and Region Profiles: El Salvador
   Database of online development policy, practice and research documents, searchable by sector or keywords. Includes index to British Library of Development Studies printed material.
   http://www.eldis.org/go/country-profiles?objectId=235461D0-C2E2-3D32-A66B354570EC7C95&country=1064

» Habitat for Humanity
   Christian nonprofit builds houses in partnership with families in need. Describes construction style, where working in the country, and how to participate in special events. [English/Spanish]
   http://www.habitatelsalvador.org.sv

» Meso Development, Inc.
   US nonprofit offering education and community development programs. Describes internship opportunities and current projects.
   http://www.mesodevelopment.org/

» OneWorld US - Full Coverage: El Salvador
   Provides news, opinion, events and campaigns on human rights and sustainable development issues.
   http://us.oneworld.net/places/el-salvador

» Our Children International
   Orphanage in San Juan Opico. Includes personal stories of children and staff, with information on how to donate or volunteer.
   http://www.forhiskids.org/

» SHARE Foundation
   US group working with El Salvadorans through advocacy, accompaniment, and financial support, focusing in Lower Lempa. Describes programs, development model, and opportunities for visitors.
   http://www.share-elsalvador.org/

» UN OCHA ReliefWeb - El Salvador
   Provides latest updates on emergencies, sector reports, appeals and financial tracking along with background information and employment vacancies.
   http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/dbc.nsf/doc104?OpenForm&rc=2&cc=slv

» US State Department - Human Rights Report: El Salvador
   2008 report on the current status of human rights practices including human freedoms, civil liberties, political rights, international investigations, discrimination, worker rights, child labor and working conditions.
   http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2008/wha/119159.htm

» Voices on the Border in El Salvador
   US-based group which partners donors with local communities and progressive organizations. Describes projects and opportunities for participation.
   http://www.votb.org/