The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador has opened Global Money Week 2025, an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development-backed initiative running from 17 to 21 March, positioning it as a coordinated effort with financial institutions to teach young people practical money management. Activities focus on savings, budgeting, investment and digital finance. This year’s programme is centred in San Miguel in the east of the country, using a circuit of interactive stations for children, alongside outreach across multiple departments through more than 40 personal finance talks; the central bank expects to reach 1,900 upper-secondary students.
Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador 2025-03-18
Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador inaugurates Global Money Week 2025 programme to reach 1,900 students
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador launched Global Money Week 2025, an OECD-backed initiative aimed at educating young people on practical money management. The program, centered in San Miguel, features interactive stations and over 40 personal finance talks, targeting 1,900 upper-secondary students. Activities include savings, budgeting, investment, and digital finance education.