Berkley Center

Eduardo Antonio Ayala Cruz is the president of the community directive in Carasque, Nueva Trinidad, Chalatenango in El Salvador. Committed to working for his fellow citizens, he decided to refrain from attending college in order to help lead his village. He is currently involved in community life at many levels, from ensuring that local water standards are met to organizing holiday celebrations. He supplements these responsibilities with work as a youth facilitator at the public school in the nearby town of Nueva Trinidad. A recent high school graduate, he is one example of the energy and commitment of young people in the region.