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A daily miracle — a look inside the life of a sponsored child in urban El Salvador.

Take this visual tour to get a better sense of what life looks like for a sponsored child in urban El Salvador. You'll learn how sponsorship helps children stay healthy, learn valuable skills and, most importantly, develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Aren't sure whether your child lives in a rural or urban setting? Visit "My Account" and click "Child Information." Under "Project Information," there is a description that tells you the nearest city to your child's community. 


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Map of El Salvador

With a population of about 7 million, 31 percent of El Salvador's residents live on less than U.S.$1 a day. 

Although El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America — slightly smaller than the state of Massachusetts — it is the most densely populated country in Central America. El Salvador's failing economy and severe overpopulation have driven thousands of Salvadoran immigrants to flee the country.

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