Asociacion de Desarrollo Communal Ambiental y Servicios Multiple de El Salvador (ADCASMUS)
In 2000, World Accord began working with an organization in the poor, marginalized community of Valle Dorado in El Salvador. Since its founding by Marina Ramos, ADCASMUS, also known as Community of Hope Recovery, has demonstrated great success in addressing the diverse needs of the people in their community.
The program follows a proven model of holistic community development and capacity building by fostering:
- Economic development
- Development of health programs
- Literacy and vocational education
- Community organization
Recent ADCASMUS Successes
- Developed 9 shops surrounding the ADCASMUS community, selling homemade tools and crafts
- Conducted 20 sessions in local schools on sexual education and reproductive issues
- Held 12 training sessions on human rights
- Held 10 training sessions on venereal disease
- Held 18 training sessions on HIV/AIDS
- Completed building a large vocational training centre
- Opened a library
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