VOICED : Ninos salvadoreños buscan en el surf un futuro de oportunidades

The video discusses the Medusas program in El Salvador, which uses surfing to provide children from poor families with opportunities for a better future. The program aims to develop professional athletes, teach English, and encourage continued education. Surfing helps build confidence and ambition, potentially leading to national team selection. El Sonte beach, part of the Surf City project, is a key location, with volunteer instructors, many of whom are tourists. The government plans significant investments to boost tourism. The pandemic temporarily halted activities, but plans to resume are in place to empower children and help them escape poverty.

What is the primary goal of the Medusas program for children in El Salvador?

• To provide them with musical education

• To train them in martial arts

• To help them become professional surfers

• To teach them how to cook

Who primarily serves as instructors in the Medusas program?

• Local school teachers

• Professional athletes

• Volunteers, including tourists and locals

• Government officials

What motivates the volunteers to participate in the Medusas program?

• Career advancement opportunities

• Mandatory community service

• Personal enjoyment and community contribution

• Financial compensation

What is the Surf City project aiming to achieve?

• To build a new airport

• To convert El Salvador's coast into a global tourist destination

• To establish a new national park

• To create a new educational institution

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the Surf City project?

• It accelerated the project's timeline

• It temporarily halted the project's activities

• It led to the project's cancellation

• It had no impact on the project