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News from the community of  El Tular

Wellsprings funded scholarships

We are very pleased to share this letter from Ada Raquel Figueroa Martir, one of the students studying English.

(Transcription) Hello, my name is Ada Raquel Figueroa Martir. I am 18 years old. I am studying English; I've a scholarship thanks to all of you. Today I want to share a little about what life is like in the Tular.

"Tular"

It is a beautiful place, peaceful and friendly community. The weather is usually warm and sunny, and people have good communication and support one another.

Our community continues to grow, and different activities are organized throughout the year, such as Christmas tournaments, the Corn Festival, and teamwork projects. Agriculture is an important part of life, and many people grow corn and sorghum. During community events, people prepare traditional foods such as pupusas, yuca, pasteles, and natural fruit drinks. As young people, we dedicate ourselves to studying and working to build a better future.

In conclusion, Tular is a special place because of its culture, traditions, and hardworking people. I hope it continues to develop while preserving its tradition for future generations. That is life in the Tular.

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This year several young people applied for scholarships to study the English Technician course at the Direct English academy located in the departmental capital, Sonsonate. The majority are women.

A student of Early Childhood Education at the Universidad Modular Abierta (UMA) requested support from the Committee for her final years of study and the Committee in El Tular were pleased to help her.  Support is also being given to a primary-school girl who travels to Sonsonate to attend a special-education school after her mother requested assistance.  Wellsprings funding continues to support the teaching of IT and homework reinforcement in the Community House and Library.

Climate

In El Tular there were variations in the weather during the first few months of this year. The cold fronts brought strong winds to the community, affecting children with respiratory infections and there was minor damage to the corrugated iron roofs of some houses. There was uncertainty regarding forecasts of possible droughts due to the El Niño phenomenon.

The climate in El Salvador has undergone a drastic change because of rising temperatures, which have caused floods, droughts and a reduction in river flows and difficulties in growing certain crops. Despite these challenges, farmers endeavour to produce their staple crop of maize.

At community level, residents organised the repair of the main access road. In addition, a group of young people arranged, together with an NGO, the ADESCO and the community, the installation of two speed bumps to improve road safety, especially in the school zone in front of the School Centre. There was active participation from the entire community.