26%
Of people in Ancud are living in poverty
Children living in poverty
Ancud’s geography makes finding work difficult. While the Chilean government has implemented successful measures to reduce poverty, Ancud has seen minimal improvement because of its isolation from the mainland.
Employment opportunities are scarce, and poverty rates are consistently high at 26%. Severe income inequality has led to worsening social problems within the community like homelessness and alcoholism. These concerns have made it difficult for some families to provide a safe home to raise young children.
20%
Of children lack a primary education
Children need better schools
Chile currently has one of the lowest public spending on primary and secondary education.
Access to quality education is limited and largely related to a family’s socio-economic standing, which has further exacerbated income inequality in the country.
Public schools and rural primary schools are largely overcrowded with children and have limited sources of funding. The privatization of the education sector also means that money is funneled towards private schools where attendance is not enforced.
Your support makes a difference for children in Ancud
SOS Children’s Villages works with local partners and communities to offer a wide range of support that is adapted to the local context. We always work in the best interest of the children, young people and families.
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Children and young people
Grow up in our care
Very tasty! Children are encouraged to learn how to cook some basic dishes so that they can look after themselves when they live independently (photo: SOS Children’s Villages Chile).
How your support helps in Ancud
Caring for children who cannot live with their families
Some children cannot stay with their families, even with additional support. When this happens, they can find a new home in SOS Children’s Villages. Here the children can build safe and lasting relationships. All the children in our care have access to education and healthcare. Wherever possible, we work closely with the children’s family of origin. If children can return to live with their families, we help them adapt to this change..