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
David Alexander Jumbo
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
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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Edify In Less Than 90 Seconds
Communicating the nature of a profession can be challenging. Many professionals have a concise summary to explain their work in a few seconds, and if interest is shown, they may expand upon it further. However, it is rare for someone…
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