Masahuat, El Salvador
Initial Training
In March 2026, in partnership with the office of Diputado Zaldaña, En Busca De Unas Sonrisas, and local community leaders, IHELP completed a Community Health Worker (CHW) training in Masahuat, El Salvador. 18 volunteers representing 4 existing community health committees graduated as certified CHWs, strengthening the region’s capacity to promote health, prevent disease, and connect families with essential health resources. This project was the culmination of a partnership that began in 2023 with a shared vision of empowering local leaders to improve health outcomes within their own communities.
A unique strength of this project was its focus on strengthening existing community leadership rather than creating a new program. The 18 graduates came from four established health committees that were already serving their communities and meeting regularly to address local health needs. By equipping these dedicated volunteers with additional knowledge and skills, the project enhanced the capacity of organizations that were already trusted within the community, allowing them to expand their impact while continuing to serve as local advocates for healthier families throughout the Masahuat region.
Training Topics
- Vital Signs
- Examining & Caring for a
- Sick Person
- Nutrition & Related Illnesses
- First Aid
- Respiratory Illnesses & Care
- Mosquito Control
- Diarrhea & Dehydration
- Skin Infections
I would like to express my gratitude to the organization International HELP for the knowledge shared with us regarding these topics, as it will be of great use to our community. As a Community Health Worker, I will put this knowledge into practice when caring for the sick and will be able to provide educational talks to the public. Personally, I feel deeply grateful for the information I have received. Many blessings.”
– CHW Katherin
Where:
El Salvador
Date:
March 2026
# of Trained CHWs:
18
Focus:
Initial Training
