We’ve tried to make our FAQ list as complete as possible. However, if you can’t find what you are looking for, feel free to contact us at orgcreo@gmail.com and we will be happy to help you (and we will probably add your question to this page).
To help you in your search, we have divided the frequently asked questions into four categories:
What is the meaning of the name CREO?
CREO is not an acronym. We use capital letters because that is how proud we are of our name.
In Spanish, CREO is a conjugation of “crear” (to create), as well as a conjugation of “creer” (to believe). Thus, the name alludes to believing in our future and creating solutions to improve it.
What are CREO's values?
What are CREO's values?
- Economic:
- Free market
- Respect of private property
- Social:
- Human rights
- Equality
- Peace
- Freedom of expression
- Justice
- Environment
- Social responsibility
- Political:
- Democracy
- Division of power
- Universal suffrage
How did CREO start?
CREO began as a group of seven young professionals and friends who were worried about the future of the country. The group’s short-term preoccupation was the elections, but they also had a larger aspiration to contribute to the long-term development of the country.
They decided to establish CREO because they wanted to share this aspiration to other young people like them.
What age group is CREO's target audience? What does CREO mean by “youth”? CREO ‘s definition of youth is people between 18 and 35 years of age.
What age group is CREO's target audience? What does CREO mean by “youth”? CREO ‘s definition of youth is people between 18 and 35 years of age.
Our target audience is specifically Salvadoran youth.
How is CREO organized?
How is CREO organized?
CREO is led by a Board of Directors that guides the Executive Director.
We have organized member committees to help in different areas.
Who makes up CREO's Board of Directors?
- Marcos Llach, President
- Raquel Orellana, Vice President
- Sergio Gadala, Treasurer
- Eugenia Lindo, Secretary
- José Manuel Dutriz, Director
- Luis Artiga, Director
- Patricia Suriano, Director
- Cristina López, Executive Director
What committees are there, and what do they do?
- Training and Education Committee: Helps organize all training and education activities, such as conferences and colloquia, as well as prepare informative bulletins.
- Special Projects Commitee: In charge of developing and planning new projects which are then implemented by one of the other committees or by the administration. The special projects committee also analyzes new project opportunities to determine whether they are viable and whether they fit in with CREO’s mission.
- Membership Commitee: In charge of motivating existing members and recruiting new ones.
- Communications Commitee: Participates in the creation of communication material and in the administration of the Web Site, the Facebook page, and the twitter account.
What is CREO’s long-term vision?
CREO’s long-term vision is to see El Salvador become a developed country with liberties, a representative democracy, and division of power in which young citizens have the desire to contribute to their country’s well being.
No, CREO does not support nor is affiliated with any political parties.
What is CREO’s relationship to FUSADES?
FUSADES, the Salvadoran Foundation for Economic and Social Development, shares CREO’s values as well as its vision that young citizens have a great potential to make meaningful contributions to the country’s development.
CREO initially sought FUSADES for advice on how to achieve their objectives.
FUSADES believed that the group was so important that they offered to be an “umbrella” organization until CREO became self-sustaining and could officially become an independent organization.
FUSADES lends CREO space in their building, provides funding to cover certain fixed costs, and most importantly, offers advice and serves as a sounding board for CREO’s leaders.
Where is CREO headquartered?
CREO’s offices are in the FUSADES building in Santa Elena, Antiguo Cuscatlán. Many of our events are held in that building as well.
Don't know how to get there? Check out a map.
What does it mean to join CREO?
To join CREO essentially means to receive our communication through which you will receive educational material, invitations to our events, and other opportunities.
However, how involved you get and how active you are in the organization depends on YOUR definition of “join”. You can do as little or as much as you want.
Do I need to pay to be a member of CREO?
No. Joining CREO has no cost and most of our events and activities don’t have a cost either.
How can I get closer to CREO?
Once you have signed up to receive our communication:
Do I need to pay to be a member of CREO?
No. Joining CREO has no cost and most of our events and activities don’t have a cost either.
How can I get closer to CREO?
Once you have signed up to receive our communication:
- Become a fan of CREO on Facebook
- Follow us on twitter @CREO_org
- Come to our events
- Join one of our committees (see the ABOUT CREO section)
- Comment on the “Raise your Hand” section of our web site
- Submit an opinion piece to be posted on our Blog
How do I join a committee?
After you identify which committee you want to join, email Cristina at cristina.lopez@creo.org.sv, tell her which committee you want to join and a little bit about yourself (what you do, how you have been involved in CREO, interests, age, education background, etc).
She’ll get back to you and let you know how you can join.
How can I make suggestions to CREO?
Email Cristina at cristina.lopez@creo.org.sv, she’ll be happy to listen and to pass on the suggestion to the rest of us.
How else can I support CREO?
How can I make suggestions to CREO?
Email Cristina at cristina.lopez@creo.org.sv, she’ll be happy to listen and to pass on the suggestion to the rest of us.
How else can I support CREO?
Make sure you get to know us, identify where you fit in, and email Cristina at cristina.lopez@creo.org.sv and tell her how you want to help.
(Thanks in advance, your help will be greatly appreciated.)
Can CREO help me publish my blogs?
Of course! CREO’s Blog Section is open to post entries from any of our members, as long as the blog is compatible with our values.
(Thanks in advance, your help will be greatly appreciated.)
Can CREO help me publish my blogs?
Of course! CREO’s Blog Section is open to post entries from any of our members, as long as the blog is compatible with our values.
Please do submit your blog. Remember, the more opinion are expressed, the more the country benefits.
Send your Blog to orgcreo@gmail.com.
PROJECTS, EVENTS, and ACTIVITIES
What are some of the projects, events, and activities that CREO has organized in the past?
What are some of the projects, events, and activities that CREO has organized in the past?
- “Cafecitos” (small cups of coffee) – Casual colloquia with opinion leaders in which young people have the opportunity to learn from them and about them.
- Conferences – larger events in which experts talk about country related topics such as the economy, politics, violence, and the environment.
- “CREO que es Importante que Sepas..” (I believe its important that you know…) – electronic bulletin with simple explanations of current national topics.
- Placement – CREO seeks internship opportunities in the government, chambers, organizations, and other institutions that deal with national issues. Some of the institutions include FOMILENIO, FUNDEMAS, and CAMTEX.
How do I know what events are coming up?
- Check out the Agenda Section on CREO’s Web Site;
- Subscribe to receive our correspondence; or
- Become a fan of CREO on Facebook.
Do I need to be invited to attend to one of CREO’s activities or events?
Most events and activities are open to the public.
TECHNICAL PROBLEMS
Why can’t I see the comments that I post on blogs posted on the CREO website?
Your comments do get submitted, but they must be approved by the site moderator before they are made visible on the web page.
Why can’t I see the comments that I post on blogs posted on the CREO website?
Your comments do get submitted, but they must be approved by the site moderator before they are made visible on the web page.
We do this to avoid rude, vulgar, or insulting comments. We are sorry, but unfortunately, we have had bad experiences in that regard and prefer to be cautious.
Your comment should be posted within the next 48 hours.
Thank you for your patience.
I signed up but I’m not receiving emails from CREO. What can I do?
I signed up but I’m not receiving emails from CREO. What can I do?
- Try signing up again (maybe there was some kind of server problem the first time). Go to our Subscribe Section.
- Check to see if CREO emails are not going to your spam folder. If they are, mark the mail as not spam and identify CREO as a safe contact.
- If neither of the above work, email Cristina at cristina.lopez@creo.org.sv and she will be glad to help you out.
Is your question not on this list? Send us an email to orgcreo@gmail.com, and we'll be glad to get back to you.
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