Website young people in EL salvador face limited educational opportunities that hinder their ability to find formal employment

The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) awarded a $374,120 Project Grant under the IAF Assistance for Overseas Programs (CFDA 85.750) to Corporacion De La Pasion (UEI: X5E2XH23BEE5), a non-profit organization in El Salvador. The grant supports the organization's efforts to create inclusive job opportunities and enhance employment prospects for marginalized youth in the San Salvador metropolitan area. Key activities include providing training on workplace practices, building emotional resilience, and offering psychosocial and legal support to promote inclusive work environments. This grant is part of the IAF's broader efforts to address the drivers of irregular migration in Central America and build inclusive societies that promote local growth and development.

The IAF supports community-driven initiatives that seek to foster social and economic integration for marginalized communities. IAF grantee servicio social pasionista DE LA corporación DE LA pasión (sspas) helps to create inclusive job opportunities for marginalized groups in EL salvador, particularly young people. Sspas is collaborating with private sector companies to create employment prospects and enhance job retention for youth in the SAN salvador metropolitan area. The organization provides training on workplace practices, helps build emotional resilience to navigate workplace challenges, and offers access to psychosocial and legal support to promote inclusive work environments. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the drivers of irregular migration in central america and build inclusive societies that promote local growth and local development.