El Jute, El Salvador
Initial Training
Due to the rural nature of caserios (villages) in Texistepeque, El Salvador, access to a local health center is quite limited, leading to a high incidence of preventable health diseases among these communities. IHELP plans to train Community Health Workers (CHWs) across each of the six Texistepeque districts. With limited access to public transportation, our CHWs will be able to help provide health education and resources directly to their community.
IHELP trained a group of CHWs in Guarnecia, El Salvador in January 2022. Due to multiple factors, this group disbanded, but the group leader remained active in her community (El Jute). After staying in contact with IHELP, she requested a new training of CHWs in El Jute to “restart” the inactive group. El Jute is Project #7 of our Texistepeque Rural Caserios Project.
Training Topics
- Vital Signs
- Examining & Caring for a Sick Person
- Nutrition & Related Diseases
- CPR & First Aid
- Respiratory Illnesses & Care
- Mosquito-borne Illnesses
- Fevers
- Diarrhea & Dehydration
I am infinitely grateful to all the good people who made this training possible. Thank you for choosing us and benefiting us with such great knowledge. I know there are many needs in the world, but this is the beginning of a change, first in our lives, our families, and also in our community. Learning happens little by little, and we have learned a lot. Thank you for making many changes possible. May God always bless you.
– CHW Dinora
Where:
El Salvador
Date:
July 2024
# of Trained CHWs:
7
Focus:
Initial Training
Advanced Maternal Health Certification
After the group’s initial training in July 2024, the El Jute group consistently met each month to study new materials IHELP sent. From taking blood pressure to teaching community members how to make oral rehydration drinks, the El Jute group has been a steadfast source of education and encouragement for their community. The group requested further training in maternal health to be able to care for pregnant community members and newborn babies. After 5 days of training, the team of 7 graduated with IHELP’s Advanced Maternal Health Certification.
Training Topics
- Prenatal Care
- Labor & Delivery
- Neonatal Care
- Postnatal Care
- What To Do In An Emergency
I would like to thank you for your donations and support for this project, as it is extremely important and beneficial for both my community and me. Through it, we receive training with quality information and with material that allows us to put our knowledge into practice. Thank you for all the work and support you provide us.
– CHW Wendy
Where:
El Salvador
Date:
March 2026
# of Trained CHWs:
7
Focus:
Maternal Health
