Chile Child Sponsorship

Project Location : Valparaiso
Key poverty-related issues : Respiratory tract infections, malnutrition and skin disorders represent common health threats.
Although public school is compulsory up to the eighth grade, many children are unable to attend because their families cannot afford required supplies and uniforms. School dropouts and poor school performance also must be combated.
Cultural Information : Visit Chile and you'll notice many "opposites" of what we're used to in the U.S. Christmas is celebrated in the summer. Forks are held with the left hand. And eating "on the go" is considered impolite. But rest assured, Chile has many parallels to Western culture. In fact, it's so similar that it has earned the nickname the "British of South America." European styles and American casual fashions have been widely adopted, and English is taught in the schools.
Chileans are known to be warm and friendly, although a bit apprehensive on a first meeting. The abrazo is the most common greeting - a handshake, a hug and a kiss to the right cheek (for women and children).

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