CISPES - Washington, DC Literacy Brigade to El Salvador Summer 2015 Presentation by Marvin E....
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CISPES - Washington, DC
Literacy Brigade to El Salvador
Summer 2015
Presentation by Marvin E. Centeno
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Introduction: CISPES Delegations
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Historical Context
● Historically, many Salvadorans were excluded from education system
● In 2007 18% of the population over the age of 15 couldn’t read or write
● Illiteracy rates are higher among women than men
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Confronting education inequalities is crucial “to achieving economic, social and political development.”
-President Salvador Sánchez Cerén
The Programa Nacional de Alfabetización was launched in 2010.
Goal: Eliminate illiteracy across the country by 2021.
What is the National Literacy Program & why is it important?
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Inspiration for the Literacy Program
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Literacy Circles Radio Lessons
How does the program work in El Salvador?
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Since 2009:
• over 200,000 people have been taught to read
• illiteracy rate decreased by 5.2% (from 17.9% to 12/7%)
• 21 towns have been declared “Free of Illiteracy”
What has the program accomplished?
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FMLN allocated more resources: In 2009, the adult literacy budget went from $4 million to $40 million
Impoverished and marginalized communities are prioritized
The efforts of tens of thousands of volunteer
The Cuban method is proven and tested
What Makes this Program Successful?
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• Limited resources
• Political opposition from the right-wing
• International Monetary Fund (IMF) pushing for El Salvador to cut social spending
Political and International Challenges
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People who:
• Are proficient in Spanish
• Have an interest in popular education and international solidarity
*Students, teachers, and Salvadoran/Salvadoran-American youth are encouraged to apply*
Who Can Help?
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• Promote the literacy program through outreach to members of the community
• Participate in local events and workshops
• Visit different government-sponsored social programs
• Meet with teacher unions, student organizers, and local activists
• Enrich your knowledge on Salvadoran politics, history, and social context
• Investigate US government-led education efforts in the country
What will I do as a brigadista?
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When is it? July 18-August 1, 2015
Where Will I Stay? Hotels, guesthouses and community spaces
Can I Receive School Credit? Possibly
Logistics for the Volunteer Brigade
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How Much Will It Cost? $1000 + airfare
Are there scholarships available? Yes, and fundraising support, too.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2015
Costs and Fundraising
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Questions, Comments, Concerns…..?