Ecuador
There are over 18 million people living in Ecuador.
The Need
74% of sixth-grade students fall below the minimum performance standard in Reading, and 77% in Math.
Only 71% of upper secondary children attend school.
Three out of every ten girls and female adolescents in Ecuador live in income-poor households.
31% of adolescents between the ages of 15 and 18 report having suffered sexual violence.
Santiago Gamboa
Country Director - Ecuador
Mariapaz (Paz) Aguilar
Impact Assessment Officer
David Alexander Jumbo
Christ-Centered Education Officer
Alan Proaño
Christ-Centered Education Officer
“Only a Christ-centered education can change lives… we will have a new generation of children, passionate about service and love for others.”
Santiago Gamboa, Country Director
Impact in Ecuador
Recent stories
Built on Trust
In 2025, Edify’s team in Ecuador transitioned from pilot work to full operations. During the pilot phase, the team focused on building relationships, testing systems, and demonstrating the value of Edify’s model in local schools. With board approval now in…
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Lighting the Way
In late 2024, Ecuador faced a significant challenge as a severe energy crisis disrupted daily life across its 24 provinces and 17 million residents. From September to December, prolonged power outages — some lasting up to 14 hours — affected…
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