The death of Jonathan opened the way for a dialogue with 200 gang-members and the people from the settlement. Project staff sensitized residents to organize themselves towards the development of a society with services and amenities, to start a process of integration into the mainstream society and ultimately to find a way out of poverty. Project staff today coordinate an inter-institutional team that works with the communities to rehabilitate the physical infrastructure and create a social space for living in dignity and safety. The Project has worked to strengthen existing institutional and community capacity for democratic and effective community development. The inter-institutional team today works together with community leaders to design and implement integrated area plans for the eight sectors of the settlement.
Plans jointly consider physical improvements, social integration and economic opportunities.
Women, men and youth now work together to manage solid waste, remove garbage, establish community services, support income generation activities, etc. A few months ago, communities planted trees and placed benches at the only public space in Rincon Grandes de Pavas, which has been named after Jonathan Delgado. The above document expresses the views of the authors only, and is not necessarily the official executive policy of the UN , SCN, CDS, any NGO or any ministry that implements community development projects. . Permission is granted to copy some parts or all of this document, so long as the source is identified. . Archival Document .