Pillaro Area Program

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Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2008 - 2026

Location

Ecuador

Areas of Focus

Health | Livelihoods

Program Timeline

Status: Active

Before 2008
2008
2013
2018
March 2020
October 2022

BEFORE WE BEGIN: Assessment and design

Before 2008

With local leaders, we assess the community's needs and resources and plan projects to provide long-term solutions.

PHASE 1: Building the foundation

2008

During this phase, sponsorship and development opportunities begin.

PHASE 2: Evaluate and grow

2013

During this phase, we monitor the community’s progress and make adjustments to meet their goals. More community members become involved, lead projects and gain ownership of their success.

PHASE 3: Enhance sustainability

2018

During this phase, children and families enjoy improved living conditions as they prepare to become independent and continue the work you helped start.

World Vision’s global COVID-19 response begins

March 2020

In line with public health recommendations outlined by the World Health Organization, certain program activities are temporarily suspended, affecting procedures like sponsor correspondence, visits and gifts. World Vision works with communities worldwide to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and support families through the crisis.

Routine child sponsorship operations resume

October 2022

World Vision programs return to pre-pandemic norms, as COVID-19 work is integrated into our regular activities.

Progress

2,011people participated in activities aimed at supporting child protection and ending violence against children

Progress

1,287people participated in trainings, counseling or activities on preventing and responding to infectious diseases, such as COVID-19

Progress

558people benefited from the provision of in-kind food assistance

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Program Details

Context

The Pillaro (pronounced Pea-ya-ro) community is located in the rural highlands of the Tungurahua province; one of the poorest parts of central Ecuador. This
area is home to one of the world's most active volcanoes, also named Tungurahua, which means “throat of fire. Thousands of families were dis... ...

Challenges

Livelihoods
Most of Pillaro's families earn a living through crop and dairy farming, as well as small livestock rearing. The volcanic soil is fertile, but soil depth... ...

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From the field

Youth Network devoted its efforts to bring awareness on children’s rights and inclusion as means to strengthen participation from children and teenagers in their communities. They used mural painting as a way to channel messages and generate engagement of the population in transforming the environme

Youth Network promoted teenagers and youth participation in the community through the implementation of cultural activities. In these spaces, teenagers were able to appreciate their culture, cooperate with other members of the community and bring awareness on violence prevention through campaigns a

A group of household heads were trained in different aspects of entrepreneurship in order to strengthen their abilities to improve their economic activities and income. "The opportunity to understand and learn the CANVAS methodology to develop a business plan, helped us improve our productive abilit

Mothers and Caregivers from the community participated in the training sessions of the methodology Go Baby Go that promote healthy nutrition habits and early stimulation for children under 3 years old. "By participating in the workshops of the methodology Go Baby Go, I have acquired new knowledge re

Teachers in the main local school have been trained in the Unlock Literacy methodology to motivate reading skills and habits into school classes. This resulted in a higher participation of children in reading activities and the increase of reading comprehension skills. "Through my participation in

Through an agreement with the Participation and Social Control Council a process of Youth leadership and citizen participation was implemented to expand and establish participation spaces for teenagers. "Through this process, I have learnt to become more expressive, open and participative in my comm

Building Secure Livelihood Project has helped women improve their abilities on agriculture production and business planning.

A process in the methodology Youth Ready has been implemented in a High School emphazising entrepreneurial skills development into a group of 25 teenagers. After the process a final contest awarded the best entrepreneurship generated by High School teenagers.

Children improve their reading-writing abilities through Campaigns on the innovative use of resources, books and stories to motivate the abilities and learning opportunities. This work has been

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Results

2023

2022

2021

Building sustainable futures together

World Vision child sponsorship starts with understanding what is preventing children from surviving and thriving in their community. We then work with the community to bring the pieces of the puzzle together to build a better life for all children.

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Unless otherwise stated, data presented on this page reflects the most up-to-date results of World Vision Canada programs reported between October 2023 and September 2024, and any previous fiscal years available. Previously reported data may not match the current presentation as we continuously receive and refine data from our programs. If you have any questions, kindly reach out to us.

Pillaro Area Program

Program Timeline

Progress

Progress

Progress

Program Details

Context

Challenges

From the field

Results

Child Protection and Participation

Education

Health

Livelihoods

Building sustainable futures together