Complejo Educativo Walter A. Soundy

La Libertad, El Salvador

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School details

Population
1,380 students

Grades served

Kindergarten through third year of high school

Year founded

2000

About the school’s needs

In this community, limited resources are a daily reality. Many families struggle to meet even the most basic needs, and poverty continues to shape what’s possible for children growing up here.

Job opportunities are scarce—but what’s abundant is the desire to create something better. Families work hard, lean on each other, and share a deep commitment to helping their children succeed.

Sponsoring the local school is a powerful way to support that effort. Your sponsorship helps provide academic and mental health support, youth development programs, and after-school clubs—as well as any urgently needed repairs—giving students the tools, confidence, and encouragement they need to thrive.

Together, we can help make sure that every child here has the opportunity to live a brighter future.

Help give the children of the Complejo Educativo Walter A. Soundy the future they deserve.

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What your sponsorship does

Your investment inspires hope, strengthens neighborhoods, and builds brighter futures for generations to come.

When you sponsor a school, you’re directly funding programs that meet your school’s specific needs. These may include:

After-school programs
Mentoring
Trauma-informed counseling
Academic resources
Essential repairs

Please visit the About page to find out more about the impact of your gift on hundreds of young people.

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Meet the students

Johana

“My name is Johana, I’m 14 years old and dream of having a better life outside the country. In my free time, I would like to learn piano and languages.

In our community, transportation makes it difficult to get to school on time, especially for those who work. I dream of safe transportation that brings us to and picks us up on time.

Also, I would like for school to be more accessible to everyone, so that no one is left behind due to the lack of resources”.

—Johana, 14

Fernando

“My name is Fernando and I’m 14 years old. For as long as I can remember, my dream has been to have a career, specifically, to become a doctor, in order to help people in need in my community.

I dedicate my free time to strength training, preparing myself physically and mentally to reach my goal. However, I know that the youth in my community faces significant challenges, especially financial ones.

I dream of a different El Salvador from a few years ago. As for my school, I would love to see a chemical laboratory space, where we can conduct experiments and develop our scientific skills”.

—Fernando, 14

Meet a teacher

“My name is Hugo, principal of the Walter A. Soundy Educational Complex. The school represents much more than just a place of education.

It is a fundamental pillar in our community, a refuge where students can feel protected and where every day they have the opportunity to learn and grow.

It is a symbol of hope and opportunity, where students and caregivers alike are confident that they will receive the tools and skills necessary to meet the challenges of society.

However, I cannot ignore the significant challenges we face. The economic reality of our community is a constant obstacle, with many mothers and fathers struggling to make ends meet and provide even their children’s basic needs.

In addition, to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment, the school infrastructure is in urgent need of improvement. Despite the challenges, we are committed to overcoming them and continuing to be a beacon of hope and opportunity for our community”.

—Teacher Hugo

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