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How the community rescued the historic centre of San Salvador
2017 Finalist | El Salvador
Many historic town and city centres in El Salvador have suffered years of neglect and a lack of investment. H…
From Disaster to Dignity
2017 Finalist | El Salvador
In 1998, a group of 110 women started ACAMS (Asociación Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Mujeres Solidarias, T…
Rural Habitat Improvements
2014 Finalist | El Salvador
A project led by FUNDASAL (the Salvadoran Foundation for Development and Low-cost Housing) to improve health a…
La Paz Post-earthquake Reconstruction Programme
2004 Winner | El Salvador
This housing reconstruction programme demonstrates how successful community development can result from rebuil…
Rehabilitation of Community Las Palmas
1999 Finalist | El Salvador
Rehabilitation of a large, dilapidated shanty housing area involving the community (5,000 people) throughout i…