Projects & Initiatives

We lead and support projects that strengthen our community, promote cultural awareness, and foster collaboration across sectors. Explore our current work and other initiatives that align with ASALCA’s mission. If you would like more information or join our initiatives, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Featured Projects

Current Projects Featured

Surviving Memory in Postwar El Salvador Project

Current Projects Featured

DHCP – Desarrollo Humano Popular en Arcatao

Featured Past Projects

Past Projects

Other Initiatives & Collaborations

Portrait photo of Salvador Chavez, smiling and facing the camera.

“Documenting Migration: The Salvadoran Virtual Museum in the Making”

Up until 1970, Canada did not distinguish between refugees and immigrants, with...

Large group photo inside a church. Around thirty people stand near the altar beneath a cross, smiling at the camera. A small table at the front holds candles, framed photos, and name cards honoring individuals.

“The Jesuit Martyrs of El Salvador: A Legacy That Continues to Guide Us”

Commemorating the Jesuit martyrs of El Salvador is important to honor their...

Eight adults stand together in front of a colorful “El Salvador – Impressive!” backdrop, smiling at the camera. Two additional people sit cross-legged on the floor in front of the group.

Preserving Voices: Historic Memory Interviews in Montreal

Montreal is the fourth city we visited to conduct interviews for our...

A film slate labeled “Ana Rugamas – Surviving Memory” is held up during an interview recording for the Virtual Museum of Migration Stories. A woman smiles softly under warm lighting, with vertical panels in the background. The project, organized by the Salvadoran Canadian Association (ASALCA) in collaboration with the University of Western Ontario, began its first series of interviews in Toronto.

Virtual Museum of Migration Stories: Toronto Interviews

In collaboration with the University of Western Ontario (UWO), the Salvadoran Canadian...

Around twenty people sit in a circle in a warmly lit room, participating in Weaving Absence: A Gathering of Embroiderers. The group listens and exchanges stories about the role of embroidery in preserving collective and personal histories. The workshop, led in Spanish by Teresa Cruz from El Salvador’s Museo de la Imagen y la Palabra (MUPI), explores memory and resilience through the art of stitching.

Weaving Absence: A Gathering of Embroiderers

Toronto, February 2023 Co-organized with the University of Toronto – Jackman Humanities...

Six people stand indoors posing for a photo while holding a large check during a fundraising effort for Radio Farabundo Martí. The group includes community members and organizers supporting this radio station, which preserves historical memory and serves thousands across El Salvador.

Fundraising for Radio Farabundo Martí: Supporting a Vital Channel Preserving History and Serving Thousands

In March 2023, the Salvadoran Canadian Association (ASALCA) launched a fundraising campaign...

A speaker stands at a podium presenting to an audience during the “Academia Meets Community: Building Bridges Through Dialogue” conference. A slide titled “Intergenerational Dialogues” is projected on the wall as attendees listen attentively. The one-day event, co-organized by the Salvadoran Canadian Association and Western University, focuses on memory, justice, and education in postwar El Salvador.

Academia Meets Community: Building Bridges Through Dialogue

Friends House, 60 Lowther Avenue | April 21, 2023 One-Day Conference: Surviving...

A group of women perform a traditional folkloric dance in brightly colored dresses during the 2023 Historical Memory Festival. They lift and swirl their skirts in unison on stage, celebrating Salvadoran culture and heritage at an indoor event hall.

2023 Historical Memory Festival – El Salvador

A cultural event co-organized by the Salvadoran Canadian Association and Western University,...

Three men sit together in a living room, two listening as one plays an acoustic guitar. Musical instruments and personal items fill the background shelves, creating a relaxed atmosphere. The photo was taken during interviews for the Virtual Museum of Migration Stories project.

Interviews for the Virtual Museum of Migration Stories

Vancouver | September 20–25, 2023 Coordinating the logistics for traveling from Toronto...

A group of eight people sit around a round table in discussion during a community meeting. Papers, notebooks, and pens are spread across the table as one person gestures while speaking. The session is part of ASALCA’s collaboration with Western University to launch The Book of the Salvadoran Diaspora, gathering insights from community leaders about migration and settlement experiences.

The Salvadoran Diaspora: A Community Chronicle

Thursday, October 26, 2023 | Friends House, 60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto With...

A large group of people gather in a spacious hall for the 2025 Historical Memory Festival . Tables covered with blue and white tablecloths fill the room as attendees eat, talk, and enjoy the evening. The walls display large black-and-white photos and posters celebrating community history.

2025 Historical Memory Festival – El Salvador

This event celebrated the enduring legacy of Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero and...

Programa Medios de Vida (Youth Project of the Livelihoods Program)

Our most recent collaboration is carried out with the purpose of supporting...

A group of people sit around a large wooden table participating in an embroidery workshop. They are stitching fabric pieces, chatting, and sharing materials like scissors, thread, and coffee cups in a warm, wood-paneled room.

Embroidery Workshop: Weaving and Saying No to Indifference

This October 2025 the Salvadoran Canadian Association (ASALCA) hosted a wonderful fall...

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