Ecuador

When Pope Francis, the first pope from Latin America, visited Ecuador, he made a passionate public plea for the rich to help poor families in the country. Ongoing challenges for children in Ecuador include low literacy rates and the abuse and exploitation of children.

Partnering since

1979

people reached

51,783

programs

6

Level of Fragility

High Developing

Gender Equality Rank

73.9%
Progress

37054people are using handwashing behaviours that protect against illness

Progress

5804community members

Progress

18962people learned how to protect themselves against COVID-19

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Country Details

When Pope Francis, the first pope from Latin America, visited Ecuador, he made a passionate public plea for the rich to help poor families in the country. Ongoing challenges for children in Ecuador include low literacy rates and the abuse and exploitation of children.
World Vision Ecuador

Since 1979, World Vision Ecuador has been working for the comprehensive well-being of children.

Every day, approximately 57,200 girls, boys and adolescents in marginal rural and urban areas of the country are directly assisted through 15 area programs in 545 communities across 9 provinces of the country.

Our daily work focuses on identifying local needs and coordinating projects and processes to support the most vulnerable. Efforts and resources are planned by prioritizing the well-being of children and adolescents, and with the participation of main actors including: the central government, decentralized autonomous governments, community organizations and civil society.

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A large group of children pictured outside at a playground smiling and raising their hand.

Results

Unless otherwise stated, data presented on this page reflects results of World Vision Canada programs reported between October 2020 and September 2021.