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

Commitments (Constant USD, 2023)$96,825
Commitment Year•2021Country of Activity•El SalvadorDirect Recipient Country of Incorporation•El SalvadorSector•Emergency ResponseFlow Type•Grant

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Completion

Pipeline: PledgePipeline: CommitmentImplementationCompletion

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Commitment date
Nov 30, 2021

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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. For more detailed location information: https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/308675990

Stakeholders

Organizations involved in projects and activities supported by financial and in-kind transfers from Chinese government and state-owned entities

Funding agencies

Government Agencies

  • Unspecified Chinese Government Institution

Receiving agencies

Government Agencies

  • San Salvador Mayor's Office

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

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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.