Stories That Transform Communities Through Reading, Writing, and Dialogue
We empower children, youth, educators, and communities in El Salvador through literacy, creative writing, and arts-based education.
Fostering safe spaces through reading, writing, and art so that each person recognizes their ability to create and change narratives about themselves and their communities.
In El Salvador, thousands of children, youth, educators, and community members in El Salvador face limited access to books, creative spaces, and opportunities to express their voices. ConTextos works to bridge this gap by strengthening literacy, storytelling, and arts-based education through: -The creation and support of school and community libraries -Creative writing and socio-emotional learning programs for children and youth -Professional development and fellowships for teachers -Community-based cultural and artistic initiatives With this work, we positively impact more than 75,000 people across El Salvador, fostering dignity, critical thinking, and hope through stories. We invite you to donate now and change someone's life by bringing them a book, a moment, giving them an opportunity to recognize themselves, create, and transform.
-120,000+ books distributed across the country -220 school and community libraries established from Ahuachapán to Morazán -1,500+ stories published by children, youth, and educators -75,000+ children, adolescents, youth, and adults reached annually -Ongoing programs in schools, communities, and detention centers
ConTextos serves diverse populations across El Salvador, including: -Children and adolescents in public schools with limited access to books and arts education -Youth and young adults participating in creative writing, leadership, and socio-emotional learning programs -Teachers and school leaders seeking innovative and human-centered pedagogical tools -Community members in urban and rural areas impacted by social and economic inequality
