El Salvador Encounter is a faith-based delegation experience where participants learn from the Salvadoran people about their lives, histories and hopes for the future. Encounters are 7 to 10 days long and offer the opportunity to explore a different reality while focusing on a theme chosen by the group. Participants learn directly from the Salvadorans about issues such as the impact of war, neo-liberal economics, U.S. foreign policy and a tradition of liberating faith.
The focus of the El Salvador Encounter program is not only to develop a greater knowledge of El Salvador as a whole, but also to develop an understanding of the people and to build relationships. The El Salvador Encounter program is sponsored by CRISPAZ. We have been leading tours and seminars to El Salvador since 1985. Our in-country staff can organize a delegation to meet the needs and interests of your group.
For a report on a recent encounter made by students and staff Spring HIll College
For a list of groups that have made El Salvador Encounters over the past decade
Important information:
An Organizer's Manual
Your Encounter theme and itinerary
Forms you will need:
--to reserve a date for an encounter
--to formally apply for an encounter
For more information, call the U.S. office at 513-381-4520 or e-mail info@crispaz.org.