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Salvadors HOPE

Salvadors HOPE Incorporated Association

Victoria, Australia

Gender equalityChildren & YouthPoverty & HungerCommunity development
NGOFounded 2009International reach
Profile last updated: October 14, 2026

About

Founded in 2009, Salvadors HOPE is a non-governmental organisation based in Australia working on gender equality, children & youth, poverty & hunger +1 more.

Salvadors HOPE is a Christian not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2009 by Vania and Chris Labios. It works to empower girls, women and communities in El Salvador through education on gender-based violence, violence prevention programmes for adolescent girls, and support for families affected by poverty, including child feeding programmes. The organisation partners with local churches, missionary groups and NGOs in El Salvador, and provides information on where to seek help. It is registered as an Incorporated Association with Consumer Affairs Victoria and reports to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

Location

Australia

Founded

2009

Organisation type

NGO

Legal form

Incorporated Association

Legal name

Salvadors HOPE Incorporated Association

Focus areas

gender-based violenceviolence preventionadolescent girlspovertyEl SalvadorChristianchild nutrition

Languages

ENES

Causes & programmes

Causes

Gender equalityChildren & YouthPoverty & HungerCommunity development

Works for

Women & GirlsYouthChildrenVictims of violencePeople in poverty

How they work

Awareness & educationDirect servicesCommunity programmes

Programmes

Girls of Hope

Gender equality · El Salvador

Violence prevention programme for adolescent girls educating them on emotional and physical abuse, domestic violence and personal safety.

Teens of Hope

Gender equality · El Salvador

Six-week violence prevention programme for adolescent girls from high-risk communities, building life skills and resilience.

Women of Hope

Gender equality · El Salvador

Initiative launched in 2021 to combat sexual violence, kidnappings, disappearances and domestic violence targeting adolescent girls, working through local partnerships with churches, missionary organisations and NGOs.

Childrens Feeding Programs

Poverty & Hunger · El Salvador

Feeding programmes addressing child malnutrition and food insecurity in El Salvador.

Countries of operation

El Salvador

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

International Justice Mission, Ordinary Heroes

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