Fundación Esquel-Ecuador

Mission

Esquel was founded in 1990 as a vehicle to support democracy, social responsibility and sustainable socio-economic development in Ecuador. We strongly believe in the inter-connectedness of these factors, and each of our programs reflects this worldview. In addition, our work is based in the firm belief that change must come from beneficiaries themselves if it is to be sustainable. We currently work in four areas: Local Development, Social Responsibility, Democracy and Economic Development.

Programs

Promoting Intercultural Bilingual Education: strengthens the educational system in rural areas by promoting bilingual and cultural curriculum Migration and Co-Development: supports migrant workers and their families with communication centers and psychological and legal assistance PROREDES: improves education, cultural awareness and the sustainable tourism industry in various communities Citizen Security: improving security on the Ecuadorian-Colombian border

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Developing Entrepreneurialism in Ecuadorian Youth

Resettle 250 people affected by volcanic eruption

Promoting Bilingual Education in Rural Ecuador

Personnel Overview

Modesto Rivas - Program Coordinator, Resettlement Project
Modesto has worked with Esquel since 1991, almost since its inception. In that time, he has coordinated at least 50 of our organization’s projects. His long list of educational achievements includes both an MBA and a Masters degree in Educational and Social Project Management. At Esquel, he continues to demonstrate the leadership skills and innovative thinking that drive our organization’s work.

Veronica Falconi - Coordinator, Institutional Development
Before assuming her post as Coordinator of Institutional Development, Veronica worked as a consultant in our Rural Schools program. She has a degree in Commercial Engineering and a Masters in Latin American Studies and Economics. She has worked in project management at such private institutions as the Solidarity Fund and Proadvise, Ltd., and brings this expertise to her everyday work at Esquel.

Personnel Statistics

Cornelio Marchan,
Executive President
Founded in 1990
Employees: 49
Volunteers: 2