Pillaro Area Program

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

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PHASE 1: Building the foundation

2008

PHASE 2: Evaluate and grow

2013

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PHASE 3: Enhance sustainability

2018

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World Vision’s global COVID-19 response begins

March 2020

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Routine child sponsorship operations resume

October 2022

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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...
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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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Results

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.