Donor: European Union
Budget: 1,481,400 EUR

Project Description:

The main objective of the project is to promote social cohesion and to mitigate the risk factors of juvenile delinquency and violence in El Salvador. The project includes a series of actions that aim at reducing the effect of the risk factors, as well as reinforcing security according to the National Justice, Security and Coexistence Policy and the National Strategy for Supporting Local Governments in the Avoidance of Violence.

Activities include:

  • Institutional strengthening of the main Ministries with responsibilities in violence prevention and rehabilitation in 14 municipalities of the metropolitan area of San Salvador;
  • Integration of vulnerable groups into community life through the support to the joint initiatives of CNSP, municipalities and active communities;
  • Improvement of economic opportunities for the youngsters and families, through incentives to the private sector and the promotion of Corporate Social Responsibility, implementing vocational training workshops and encouraging entrepreneurship;
  • Revitalisation of spaces in the communities, supporting the building and rehabilitation of infrastructures;
  • Public awareness campaigns;
  • Strengthening inter-institutional coordination in combating juvenile delinquency and violence in El Salvador.