The Keynote Editorial “Still Standing” provides a platform that brings together diverse voices from academia, civil society organizations, and government institutions to share their perspectives on the historical and current context of migration. This dialogue initiative aims to broaden USCRI’s approach to the challenges confronting people in displacement settings while fostering the exchange of multiple […]
Category: USCRI El Salvador
Beneficiaries of the REDII program participate in the launch of the “Still Standing” campaign in El Salvador.
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, the regional campaign “Seguimos de Pie” (Still Standing) was successfully launched in San Salvador. The initiative aims to provide humanitarian assistance, workforce reintegration, and technical training to migrants and returnees in Mexico, El Salvador, and Honduras. The event featured compelling testimonies, including that of Paola, a participant in USCRI’s REDII […]
USCRI and WUSC Commit to Regional Collaboration to Strengthen Economic Inclusion and Education Pathways for Displaced Communities in Latin America
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Latin America and the Caribbean (USCRI) and the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) have formalized a strategic collaboration to strengthen higher education pathways and economic inclusion for displaced populations across Mexico, Honduras, and El Salvador. This collaboration builds on the longstanding alliance between WUSC and the Diálogo […]
172 Young Returnees Strengthen Their Life Projects in El Salvador Through USCRI’s REDII Program
In 2025, the USCRI office in El Salvador assisted 172 young returnees through the REDII program, enabling them to develop life plans that support economic independence and contribute to the development of their communities. Participants received training in the following areas: Solar panel installation Digital marketing International cuisine Jewelry making Floral arrangement Cosmetology Fourth-category electricity […]
TAKING THE LEAD IN MIGRATION PREVENTION: USCRI REACHES OVER 200 STUDENTS IN EL SALVADOR
In collaboration with the Directorate of Specialized Attention to Migrants and Their Families of the District of San Salvador East, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, USCRI staff carried out a day of simultaneous talks focused on the prevention and awareness of the dangers of irregular migration. These sessions were aimed at high school students […]
ADVANCING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG RETURNEES REINTEGRATING IN EL SALVADOR
We were proud to help young returnees in El Salvador take meaningful steps toward professional development through USCRI’s REDII program. German, Ronal, and Jefferson—studying electrical engineering, automotive mechanics, and construction, respectively—are now equipped with valuable skills from the Technological Institute of Chalatenango. Each of them dreams of launching their own business, and their dedication is […]
Updates from USCRI El Salvador
The Chalatenango office was able to place a young returnee in a job after completing a three-month agreement between USCRI and a well-known company in the restaurant sector. She now has a permanent job in a customer service position. In San Salvador, four women returnees have benefited from different projects, two young women started […]
Actualizaciónes desde USCRI El Salvador
En la oficina de Chalatenango se logró colocar laboralmente a una joven retornada, después de haber terminado un convenio de 3 meses entre USCRI y una reconocida empresa del sector restaurantero. Ella ahora cuenta con trabajo permanente, en el puesto de atención al cliente. En San Salvador, cuatro mujeres retornadas han sido beneficiadas con […]
Una semana en USCRI El Salvador
Durante el mes de noviembre, personal de USCRI HQ y USCRI LAC visitó las oficinas regionales de USCRI en El Salvador con el objetivo de reunirse con diferentes actores relevantes al tema migratorio, educativo y laboral en el país. Algunas de las autoridades, instituciones y organismos involucrados en estas reuniones de trabajo son: Cancillería […]
A week at USCRI El Salvador
In November, USCRI staff visited regional offices in El Salvador with the objective of meeting with relevant national actors working towards the advancement of returned migrant rights. Authorities, institutions, and organizations met with include: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador Ministry of Tourism of El Salvador Attorney General’s Office of the Republic of […]
