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Completed Development AidData Chinese Aid

Chinese Government donates USD $105,000 worth of supplies to the San Miguelito Market rebuilding project in El Salvador

$105K USD

Funder Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization San Salvador Mayor's Office
Country El Salvador
Start Date Nov 30, 2021
End Date May 07, 2026
Duration 1,619 days
Number of Grantees 1
Roles Recipient
Data Source AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID 97239
Grant Description

On September 22nd, 2021, the San Miguelito Market in El Salvador experienced a fire caused by faulty wiring that destroyed 45% of the market's facilities.

Immediately after the incident, the Chinese Ambassador to El Salvador, Ou Jianhong, announced on Twitter China's intent to assist in disaster relief and rebuilding the market.

Then, on November 30th, 2021, Ambassador Ou Jianhong and Duran, the mayor of San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, attended the donation ceremony for China's assistance in rebuilding the San Miguelito market in the capital city. During the ceremony aid materials were donated to people affected by the fire and disaster relief personnel.

The donation included USD $30,000 for construction supplies for temporary posts; USD $45,000 to install the electrical system in the temporary posts, and USD $30,000 in biosafety supplies, masks, and disinfection equipment. In total, USD $105,000 was completed. The materials were donated to the Mayor of San Salvador's office.

📚 Sources & References
  • 欧箭虹大使出席援助萨尔瓦多首都市政府重建圣米格利托市场捐赠仪式
  • Embajada de China promete contribuir con reconstrucción del Mercado San Miguelito
  • Expresamos nuestra solidaridad con la gente afectada por el incendio ocurrido en el Mercado San Miguelito y nos sumaremos a los esfuerzos de la reconstrucción del Mercado 🇨🇳🇸🇻
  • Tras voraz incendio, prometen ayuda a vendedores y entrega del nuevo mercado San Miguelito
  • China's presence in El Salvador and its strategies for gaining influence
  • China hace donación para la reconstrucción de importante mercado en El Salvador
  • China completa $105,000 en donativos a la Alcaldía de San Salvador para mercado San Miguelito Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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San Salvador Mayor's Office

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