In El Salvador unemployed people are paid to collect and nurture critically-endangered sea turtle eggs. Once they are hatched, they are released into the sea. They are in need of help in reconstructing the nesting area. Due to the pandemic, they do not have the resources to do the job. The total cost is $1000 and Ascension has already collected some of the money.

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Approximately every six years, the entire nesting area needs to be rebuilt in order for the organization to retain its status as a licensed sea turtle nesting program. Due to the economic crisis from the pandemic, the Salvadoran businesses that usually sponsor them are not able to help at this time. It will cost $1000 to rebuild it, and they have said if we are able to send the money, they will put Ascension’s logo on their signs and let us invite guests for the turtle release.

On our last visit to El Salvador, our delegates visited the turtle site and were impressed with the efforts to save the turtles and provide much needed jobs. We have already received some donations but we would like to complete the effort both as an employment opportunity but also to protect the delicate environmental status of the turtles.