Author name: Chiqui

On October 12, 2020, thanks to the efforts of the Raíz Ecuador Foundation, the delivery of seven oximeters and five infrared thermometers was carried out in Health District 08D03. These equipment were handed over to the various health sub-centers in the parishes of the Atacames canton. This work is part of what has already been […]

On October 1st, 2020, CAEMBA received a significant donation from two organizations. It comes from the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the Ecuadorian Fund for Populorum Progressio (FEPP). Both organizations donated two overlock machines, one coverstitch machine, one circular cutter, and two Samsung tablets that will be used for the hairdressing and aesthetics workshop,

The «Dreams in Bamboo» campaign has been ongoing since the Casitas Emergentes de Bambú (CAEMBA) project began working in Esmeraldas and Manabí after the April 2016 earthquake. The goal, once the phase of confinement due to the Covid-19 pandemic is overcome, is to reactivate this campaign. It has been primarily focused on having graduating classes

Fundación Raíz Ecuador and its CAEMBA project thank the Muisne – Atacames Health District for their collaboration in carrying out fumigation against dengue at the Casa de Emprendimiento de la Mujer. This work was also carried out at the CAEMBA offices in the Nueva Esperanza neighborhood. Additionally, the Health District conducted 20 rapid tests for

On June 28, 2020, 36 food kits were delivered in the Rivera del Río Atacames. Several local families and individuals in situations of human mobility benefited from this distribution. This was achieved thanks to the financing and support of the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the Ecuadorian Fund for Progress (FEPP). Fundación Raíz Ecuador

On September 23, 2020, the empowerment process of 20 women began in the Nueva Esperanza neighborhood in Atacames. The project «Rural Women and Local Management without Gender-Based Violence» is financed thanks to the Diputación de Málaga in Spain and the Raíz Foundation Ecuador. Its implementation depends on the organization Paz y Desarrollo in coordination with

On September 17, 2020, the Community Police Unit (UPC) of the Nueva Esperanza neighborhood in Atacames received a donation of a computer from the Raíz Foundation and a printer donated by the Paz y Desarrollo organization. This equipment will allow the UPC to fulfill all its planned functions regarding surveillance, crime prevention, and other administrative

The Student Council 2019-2020 of the American School of Quito made a donation to CAEMBA. With the funds raised, a support house was built, located outside the Women’s Entrepreneurship House, in the Nueva Esperanza neighborhood, Atacames. This space is very important as it will allow for two professional trade courses to be conducted simultaneously. This

Pinturas Cóndor and Pintuplastic donated paint to improve the appearance of the Nueva Esperanza neighborhood in the Atacames canton, Esmeraldas. Thanks to both companies, the self-esteem of its residents has been enhanced. It is planned to paint several house facades in the neighborhood. Having a neighborhood with better appearance, people feel happier and more comfortable

On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 17 women graduated from a sewing and tailoring course at the Women’s Entrepreneurship House in the Nueva Esperanza neighborhood in Atacames. This achievement has been made possible thanks to the proactive and dedicated work of the Raíz Foundation Ecuador and its CAEMBA project. On that day, the 17 women received