EL SALVADOR a secure roof can change everything ropical storm Amanda hit Salvadoran left many families vulnerable were also trained in 昀椀nancial education and lands in late May 2021. Its impact amid a pandemic where health risk management so they could take care of Tover昀氀owed rivers, created landslides, is a priority. their homes in potential future disasters. and destroyed houses. More than 30 people lost their lives that night, 900 homes were “We thank Habitat El Salvador damaged across the country, and 1,200 As part of the humanitarian response after the families needed evacuation assistance. storm, Habitat for Humanity El Salvador created for collaborating with us. As a project to install roofs in a昀昀ected homes. the local government, we look The Bonilla family was one of the a昀昀ected families. They live in the municipality of California, This work was conducted in cooperation with for actors that allow us to act in Usulután, in the mountainous area of the country. the municipal government to improve safety and this kind of situation to develop ensure clean and hygienic housing conditions. The storm blew off the roofs of communities,” said Gustavo The investment totaled USD 15,000 for 25 Aguirre, city mayor. houses in this municipality and families that now have secure roofs. Families PAGE. 20 habitat.org/lac