El Salvador repairs homes in Soyapango to protect against climate change
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The Ministry of Housing in El Salvador began a second phase of home improvements in La Campanera, a community within Soyapango, impacting 16 communities total.
The ministry notified residents about planned repairs to roofs, doors, and windows, based on needs already identified for each home. This work is part of the Urban Adaptation to Climate Change Program in Central America, supported by the German development bank KfW. The project addresses structural damage and helps families unable to afford repairs themselves.
Crews will replace roofs, windows, floors, and doors, and also make minor drainage improvements. The Ministry of Housing is prioritizing work in districts of San Salvador, Soyapango, and Ilopango, which lie within a high-risk area along the Las Cañas basin and Acelhuate River. The first phase of the program included communities like La Naval and Villa Kiwanis. The German ambassador, Friedo Sielemann, and Minister of Housing Michelle Sol verified the start of work in Villa Kiwanis in 2025.
KfW is providing €23.55 million for the project, including both grants and loans, with El Salvador contributing an additional €3.084 million.
