About
Us

About Us

Our History

Hogar de Cristo was founded in Chile 79  years ago (Oct 1944) by Alberto Hurtado SJ to provide services, hope, and dignity to the disadvantaged in Chilean society. It also includes assistance/help/embracing many poor immigrants who annually pursue better Chile opportunities. Hogar de Cristo is one of Chile’s largest and most active charities, with more than 290 programs and more than 32,000 users annually, covering eight thematic areas throughout Chile.

Inspired by the spirit of Alberto Hurtado sj

Hogar de Cristo welcomes with love and dignity the poorest of the poor, to expand their opportunities for a better life. It enthusiastically supports the community in its responsibility to those who are discriminated against in society. Inspired by the spirit of Alberto Hurtado sj, it is a transparent, efficient and effective organization that promotes a culture of respect, justice and unity.

Our
Mission

Our
Vision

Justice, respect and unity

Our vision is inspired from the last words of Fr Alberto Hurtado sj, who shortly before dying expressed his wish for the establishment of a country built on justice, respect and unity.

What we Do

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Board of Directors

Board

President:
Hector H. Sagredo

Directors:

  1. Roberto Alonso
  2. Desiree Lira
  3. María Fernanda Soza

Poverty in Chile

CASEN 2020 (Caracterización Socioeconómica Nacional). It’s a National Chilean Government survey carried out every other year to measure socioeconomic conditions of the country’s households in terms of access to health, education, jobs and housing services, among other indexes. 

Dignity, education, job training, specialized programs to welcome vulnerable users, hope, inclusion…

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